Construct wildlife perimeter fencing

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Ashtabula County Airport Authority received a $2,158,834.74 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct wildlife perimeter fencing at the Northeast Ohio Regional Airport. The grant, awarded on September 18, 2025, funds the final phase of a multi-phase wildlife fencing installation project, consisting of the installation of 22,250 linear feet of wildlife fence designed to enhance airfield safety and prevent wildlife incursions onto airport operations areas. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, with work performed at the airport's location in Jefferson, Ohio.

This project represents a critical infrastructure safety enhancement typical of FAA Airport Improvement Program investments, which support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. Wildlife fencing serves as essential airport safety infrastructure by reducing the risk of wildlife-related aircraft incidents, thereby supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining the integrity of the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 22,250 feet of wildlife fencing to enhance safety. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the installation of 22,250 feet of wildlife fence. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ashtabula, ohio.