Reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct airfield signage/markings

The City of Wellington received a Project Grant award of $262,735.79 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective July 17, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 16, 2029. This grant funds the reconstruction of taxiway lighting systems and airfield signage and markings at Wellington Municipal Airport that have reached the end of their useful lives. Specifically, the project will reconstruct three existing airfield signage installations and upgrade existing taxiway lighting infrastructure to enhance airport safety and operational efficiency.

This grant represents partial federal funding for the overall project, with the remaining eligible project costs being funded through a companion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant. The funding supports the City of Wellington's strategic approach to leveraging federal resources for critical airport infrastructure modernization and demonstrates compliance with the FAA's Airport Improvement Program objectives to maintain a safe and efficient nationwide airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3 existing airfield signage that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs existing taxiway lighting 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 project is associated with an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wellington, kansas.