Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Town of Chatham received a $281,000 Project Grant awarded July 29, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. This Phase 1 design-phase funding supports the reconstruction of critical navigational and safety systems at Chatham Municipal Airport, specifically the Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) System and Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) System serving Runway 6/24 at both runway thresholds. Additionally, the project includes replacement of one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. All infrastructure components being addressed have exceeded their operational lifespan and require modernization to maintain airport safety and operational standards.

The four-year project timeline, extending through July 28, 2029, encompasses design activities for these runway visual guidance and identification systems. Upon completion of the design phase funded through this grant, these improvements will enhance navigational precision and safety for aircraft operations at the airport while supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence within the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights system and precision approach path indicator system for runway 6/24, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase one, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chatham, massachusetts.