Install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct airport rotating beacon

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded $240,894.74 to Cheyenne County, Kansas (acting through its Cheyenne County Airport Division) on May 21, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to install a Runway End Identifier Lights System and Precision Approach Path Indicator System for Runway 14/32 at both runway thresholds and to reconstruct one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. These installations will bring Cheyenne County Airport in St. Francis, Kansas into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project; an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The period of performance extends from the award date through May 20, 2030. Work is performed at Cheyenne County Airport, St. Francis, Kansas. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and supports long-term economic benefits through investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs the runway end identifier lights system and precision approach path indicator system for runway 14/32, at both runway thresholds to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ST. Francis, kansas.