Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Town of Chatham received a Project Grant award of $233,336.84 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 14, 2025, with a completion date of August 13, 2029. This Phase 2 grant funds the removal of vegetation identified as obstructions by the FAA at airports associated with Chatham, Massachusetts. The obstruction removal project is designed to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards for safe airport operations and airspace management.

The Airport Improvement Program, which includes Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations and legacy COVID-19 relief funding, supports the development and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. This particular award represents a targeted investment in safety enhancements through obstruction mitigation, a standard eligible activity under the program that ensures public-use airports maintain the infrastructure necessary to support civil aeronautics operations and meet Federal Aviation Administration regulatory requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes vegetation identified as an obstruction by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of obstruction removal. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chatham, massachusetts.