Install taxiway signage/markings; install runway visual guidance system; install wind cone/segmented circle

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Winnemucca a $355,131.58 Project Grant on July 1, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to enhance navigational safety and infrastructure standards at Winnemucca Airport. The project encompasses the acquisition and installation of a new wind cone navigational aid, precision approach path indicator (PAPI) systems for two runways (14/32 and 2/20), and updated taxiway signage for Taxiway A and Taxiway B to bring the airport into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. These visual guidance and navigational aids will provide pilots with critical airfield information necessary for safe approach and landing operations.

The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2029, and is intended to benefit the Winnemucca, Nevada area by improving airport infrastructure and operational safety. The City of Winnemucca, a strategic recipient of FAA Airport Improvement Program grants with a history of successfully managing airport infrastructure projects exceeding $3.5 million in prior awards, will serve as the grant recipient and project administrator. These infrastructure improvements align with the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing safety and operational excellence while maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new wind cone navigational aid to provide pilots with critical airfield information. This project installs new taxiway a signage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs new taxiway B signage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs precision approach path indicator system for runway 14/32, at both runway thresholds, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs precision approach path indicator system for runway 2/20, at the threshold for runway 20, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with winnemucca, nevada.