Rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region awarded a $156,600 Project Grant on September 5, 2025, to the Essex County Improvement Authority (operating as Essex County Airport) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This Phase 2 design grant funds the rehabilitation of Runway 10/28 at Essex County Airport in Caldwell, New Jersey. The project encompasses design services for the rehabilitation of 3,719 feet of existing paved runway and the modernization of associated runway lighting systems, with the ultimate completion date set for September 4, 2029.

The grant supports critical airport infrastructure maintenance aimed at extending the useful life of aging runway and lighting systems while minimizing foreign object debris. As a planning and design phase award, this funding provides the foundation for subsequent construction activities. The project directly benefits the Caldwell, New Jersey airport and aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. Essex County Airport, a county-level government entity, serves as the project sponsor and grant recipient.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,719 feet of existing paved runway 10/28 to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 10/28 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with caldwell, new jersey.