Install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct airport beacon

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $106,901.05 to the City of Russell, Kansas on May 22, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to install a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system on Runway 17/35 at Russell Municipal Airport and reconstruct the airport's rotating beacon. The PAPI system installation will bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards by providing precision approach guidance at both runway ends. The airport beacon reconstruction addresses equipment that has reached the end of its serviceable life and requires replacement to maintain operational safety and visibility standards.

This award represents a portion of the total project cost, with additional funding provided through a complementary FAA Airport Improvement Program grant and a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) grant covering the remaining eligible project expenses. The project completion deadline is May 21, 2029, providing a four-year implementation window for the runway visual guidance system installation and beacon reconstruction activities at Russell Municipal Airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs precision approach path indicator system for existing runway 17/35, at the runway 17 and 35 ends, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs the existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. . This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. This project is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with russell, kansas.