Rehabilitate apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $617,894.74 to Metropolitan Topeka (operating as M T A A) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 15, 2025. This Project Grant funds the rehabilitation of 9,300 square yards of general aviation apron pavement at Topeka Regional Airport and Business Center. The apron rehabilitation project maintains structural pavement integrity and minimizes foreign object debris accumulation, supporting safe aircraft operations at the airport. The grant obligates funds through August 14, 2029, and represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses.

The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports development and modernization of the nation's public-use airport system to meet current and projected civil aviation needs. This award exemplifies the program's focus on infrastructure preservation and safety enhancements at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. As a municipal airport authority, Metropolitan Topeka is responsible for project execution, compliance with grant conditions, and submission of periodic progress reports documenting contract awards, work commencement, and project completion milestones through the grant agreement period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 9,300 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. . 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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with topeka, kansas.