Update state/region system plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Ohio Department of Transportation $1,631,415.56 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 2, 2025, to complete the final phase of updating Ohio's State Airport System Plan. The grant funds pavement condition index (PCI) surveys at approximately 11 airports in the Columbus region, which will provide critical infrastructure assessment data to inform future airport development and maintenance priorities. This planning effort supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through comprehensive transportation infrastructure investment.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 1, 2029, allowing sufficient time for survey execution, data analysis, and plan integration across the participating airports. As a state transportation authority, ODOT serves as the prime awardee and will coordinate the system planning activities that feed into the broader nationwide system of public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The pavement assessment data generated through this grant will support informed decision-making regarding airport infrastructure investments and capital planning across Ohio's airport network.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing ohio airport system plan. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of pavement condition index surveys at approximately 11 airports. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with columbus, ohio.