Reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The City of Buffalo, Minnesota received a $302,516.84 Project Grant award dated May 15, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the reconstruction of precision approach path indicator (PAPI) systems and runway end identifier lights (REIL) systems for both ends of Runway 18/36 at Buffalo Municipal Airport. These visual guidance systems have reached the end of their useful life and require complete modernization to maintain safe and efficient airport operations through the project completion date of May 14, 2029.

The AIP, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This award reflects the program's focus on enhancing airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience by replacing aging lighting and guidance systems critical to aircraft approach and landing operations. The City of Buffalo's grant demonstrates the FAA's commitment to supporting airport infrastructure improvements at public-use facilities that serve civil aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs precision approach path indicator systems for existing runway 18/36, at both ends, that have reached the end of their useful life. This project reconstructs runway end identifier lights systems for existing runway 18/36, at both ends, that have reached the end of their useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with buffalo, minnesota.