Construct perimeter fencing; construct/expand fuel farm; construct/expand hangar; rehabilitate runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Missouri Department of Transportation a Project Grant totaling $1,186,690.53 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 29, 2025, with a completion date of August 28, 2029. This state block grant program funds airport infrastructure improvements at nonprimary airports throughout Missouri. The primary project activities include constructing perimeter fencing, constructing and expanding fuel farm facilities, constructing and expanding hangar infrastructure, and rehabilitating runway lighting systems to enhance safety and operational capacity at eligible Missouri airports.

MoDOT is administering sub-awards to local entities to execute the project components. The City of Branson West received a sub-award dated November 3, 2025, for airfield lighting rehabilitation work, while State Technical College of Missouri received a sub-award dated October 24, 2025, for perimeter fence replacement and construction activities. These sub-awards enable implementation of critical airport infrastructure improvements that support Missouri's aviation system and serve the state's nonprimary airport operators and users.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of missouri to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the missouri state block grant program.