Update airport master plan

The City of Gardner received a $239,505.56 Project Grant award dated June 6, 2025, under the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to update the Gardner Municipal Airport Master Plan. The grant funds Phase 2 of this planning initiative, which encompasses the preparation of an obstruction analysis and an environmental assessment. These deliverables are essential planning documents that will inform future airport infrastructure decisions and ensure compliance with federal aviation regulations and environmental requirements.

The project, with an ultimate completion date of June 5, 2029, supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety, operational excellence, and infrastructure modernization. By funding comprehensive airport planning studies, the Airport Improvement Program enables local governments to develop data-driven master plans that guide long-term airport development while meeting civil aviation needs. This award reflects the FAA's commitment to supporting public-use airports through planning grants that establish the foundation for subsequent infrastructure investments and operational improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of preparation of an obstruction analysis and environmental assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gardner, massachusetts.