Deicing containment equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded $282,504.21 to the Ashtabula County Airport Authority through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to acquire aircraft deicing vehicle equipment for a public-use deicing containment facility at the Northeast Ohio Regional Airport in Jefferson, Ohio. The project grant, awarded on September 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 15, 2029, will enable the airport authority to procure specialized deicing equipment necessary to support aircraft ground operations while containing environmental contaminants in compliance with federal aviation and environmental standards.

This equipment acquisition represents a critical infrastructure investment supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence at a regional civilian airport. The deicing containment facility will enhance the airport's capacity to service aircraft during winter operations while maintaining environmental compliance, thereby supporting safe and efficient regional aviation transportation services for Ashtabula County and the surrounding Northeast Ohio region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires aircraft deicing vehicle equipment for a public use deicing containment facility. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ashtabula, ohio.