Strengthen apron; rehabilitate runway. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This $137,000 project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region, under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), will fund design activities to rehabilitate the runway and strengthen the apron at airports associated with Athens, Ohio. Specifically, the grant will support the design phase to rehabilitate 5,500 feet of Runway 7/25 pavement markings and strengthen 19,300 square yards of the main apron to accommodate heavier aircraft and meet FAA design standards. The grant was awarded to Ohio University on September 9, 2021 with a projected completion date of September 8, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,500 feet of runway 7/25 pavement markings to enhance safe airfield operations. This project strengthens 19,300 square yards of the main apron to accommodate a heavier class of aircraft and will meet federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with athens, ohio.