Reconstruct airfield signage/markings

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through its Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded $888,888.89 to the Wichita Airport Authority on September 4, 2025, for the reconstruction of airfield signage and markings at airports associated with Wichita, Kansas. The project will reconstruct 69 existing airfield signs that have reached the end of their useful lives. The grant funds a portion of the eligible project costs, with the remaining eligible expenses supported through a separate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant. The project is expected to be completed by September 3, 2029.

This grant exemplifies the FAA's strategic commitment to maintaining and modernizing airport infrastructure to support safe and efficient civil aviation operations. As a municipal airport authority managing Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, the Wichita Airport Authority has demonstrated substantial experience administering federal airport improvement grants, with prior awards supporting taxiway rehabilitation, terminal reconstruction, and other critical infrastructure enhancements. The signage and markings reconstruction project directly supports airfield safety and operational efficiency while contributing to the FAA's broader objective of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 69 existing airfield signs that have reached the end of their useful lives. The grant funds a portion of the 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 wichita, kansas.