Install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct airport lighting vault; reconstruct runway; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Town of Mansfield received a $10.07 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. The award was obligated on September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029. This grant funds critical infrastructure improvements at Mansfield Regional Airport designed to enhance safety and operational capability. The project consists of three phases: Phase 1 involves reconstruction of the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) System and Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) for Runway 32; Phases 2 and 3 encompass construction activities. Additionally, the grant supports reconstruction of 3,500 feet of Runway 14/32 pavement, 3,500 feet of Taxiway A pavement, and the airport's lighting vault building and associated equipment—all of which have reached the end of their useful lives.

These infrastructure improvements will modernize Mansfield Airport's visual guidance systems to conform to current Federal Aviation Administration standards while extending the operational lifespan of critical airport assets. The project will benefit the local aviation system and community by ensuring runway safety, improving instrument approach capabilities, and maintaining the airport's status as a public-use facility within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 14, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 3,500 feet of the existing runway 14/32 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 3,500 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs an existing lighting vault building and equipment that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights system and precision approach path indicator system for runway 14/32 that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of reconstruction of the precision approach path indicator system and runway end identifier lights for runway 32. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of construction. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mansfield, massachusetts.