Reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Town of Southold a Project Grant totaling $291,817.89 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, to reconstruct the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system at Fishers Island Airport in New York. This final construction phase project will replace visual guidance systems at both runway thresholds for Runway 12/30 and Runway 7/25, which have reached the end of their useful lives. The project is scheduled for completion by September 10, 2029.

The Town of Southold designated the Fishers Island Ferry District as a sub-awardee (effective October 21, 2025) to execute the repair and reconstruction of the PAPI systems for both runway configurations at Elizabeth Field Airport. These visual guidance improvements represent critical infrastructure enhancements that support safe approach and landing operations while maintaining the airport's operational capacity and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety standards for public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 12/30, at both runway thresholds, that has reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 7/25, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fishers island, new york.