Rehabilitate runway

David City Municipal Airport received a $158,947.37 Project Grant award dated June 2, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds Phase 1 design work for the rehabilitation of 3,676 feet of existing paved Runway 14/32 located in David City, Nebraska. This project is intended to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. The design phase is scheduled for completion by June 1, 2029, and will support the subsequent rehabilitation work necessary to sustain safe airport operations for the David City Municipal Airport and the surrounding Butler County region.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States. As a civilian airport entity, David City Municipal Airport qualifies for this infrastructure investment program, which aligns with the FAA's strategic goals of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure improvement.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,676 feet of existing paved runway 14/32 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with david city, nebraska.