Reconstruct airfield guidance signs; airport miscellaneous improvements; rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway; reconstruct or replace airport lighting vault

This $3,791,006.67 Project Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the reconstruction and rehabilitation of critical infrastructure at the Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas. The grant, with an award date of September 5, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of September 4, 2028, will support the following activities:

• Reconstruct 6,510 feet of existing paved Runway 12/30 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, extending the runway's useful life.
• Rehabilitate runway lighting and the airport lighting vault.
• Reconstruct or replace airport lighting equipment.
• Implement various airport miscellaneous improvements.

This project aims to enhance the safety, mobility, and operational excellence of the Salina Regional Airport, which serves as a critical infrastructure asset supporting military training, operations, and research missions in the region. The Salina Airport Authority, a U.S. local government entity, will serve as the primary awardee for this grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,510 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with salina, kansas.