Acquire airfield equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Western Pacific Region awarded $308,000 to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority on July 30, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to acquire new vehicle movement area transponders that bring Reno-Tahoe International Airport into conformity with current standards.

The project runs through July 29, 2030, with all work performed at Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors, owners, or operators in developing infrastructure investments that support civil aeronautics and long-term economic benefits. The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, a municipal airport authority and operator of Reno-Tahoe International Airport, receives the award as the prime recipient with no subcontractor involvement. The authority has received 43 prior awards from the FAA, predominantly for capital modernization and safety projects including terminal reconstruction, taxiway work, and airfield equipment acquisition.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires new vehicle movement area transponders to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with reno, nevada.