Conduct/update miscellaneous study

The Town of Wellsville received a Project Grant of $135,195.79 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 26, 2025, with a completion date of August 25, 2029. The grant funds a comprehensive airport-wide obstruction survey for airports associated with Wellsville, New York. This survey is a critical planning and assessment activity that identifies and catalogs physical obstructions that may impact airport operations, safety, and airspace management, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This obstruction survey represents an essential assessment component that informs subsequent airport infrastructure planning and development decisions. As a local government entity with demonstrated experience in managing FAA-funded airport projects, the Town of Wellsville will conduct this survey at the Wellsville, New York airport facility (14895), contributing to the maintenance and optimization of regional aviation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts a new airport-wide obstruction survey. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wellsville, new york.