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

This $2,055,910 Project Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides funding for critical infrastructure improvements at the Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas. The grant supports a multi-phase project to reconstruct airfield guidance signs, rehabilitate runway lighting, reconstruct the airport lighting vault, and remove deteriorating pavement from the runway and taxiway intersection. These activities are expected to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of the airport's facilities. The grant was awarded on August 28, 2024, with a final completion date of August 27, 2028. The Salina Airport Authority, a U.S. local government entity, is the primary awardee responsible for executing the project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs six of the existing airfield guidance sign fixtures to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project reconstructs the existing airport lighting vault that has met its useful life. . This project rehabilitates the existing runway 12/30 lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires rehabilitation to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This project removes deteriorating pavement from runway 12/30 and taxiway intersection to meet federal aviation administration standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reconstruction. This project funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with salina, kansas.