Construct/expand hangar; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Winona, Mississippi a Project Grant totaling $295,789.47 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective July 18, 2025, with a completion date of July 17, 2029. This grant funds two primary infrastructure projects at Winona's airport: construction of a new 3,600 square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to enhance airport revenue generation and self-sustainability, and reconstruction of the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system at both ends of Runway 03/21, which has reached the end of its useful life. The hangar construction qualifies under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

This grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible expenses. The project aligns with FAA strategic objectives to modernize airport infrastructure and support the development of a comprehensive nationwide airport system adequate for civil aeronautics needs. The City of Winona, a registered federal grant recipient with demonstrated capacity in airport infrastructure development, will execute the project through standard FAA procedures, including submission of detailed project applications and periodic reporting on project milestones and expenditures.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 3,600 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This project reconstructs precision approach path indicator system for existing runway 03/21, at both ends, that has reached the end of their useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with winona, mississippi.