Reconstruct airport lighting vault equipment

The City of Manchester, operating as the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, received a $7.4 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) New England Region under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) awarded on May 27, 2025. The grant funds the reconstruction of airport lighting vault equipment that has reached the end of its useful life, with project completion scheduled for May 26, 2029. This infrastructure modernization project represents a critical component of the airport's ongoing facility maintenance and safety enhancement initiatives.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. Through this award, the FAA is investing in essential airport infrastructure improvements at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to enhance operational efficiency and safety while maintaining the airport's status as a key regional transportation hub serving the New England area. The awardee is responsible for managing project execution, maintaining detailed accounting records, and submitting periodic progress reports documenting the expenditure of federal funds throughout the four-year project period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces the existing airport lighting vault equipment that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with manchester, new hampshire.