Reconstruct runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

This Project Grant, awarded on August 25, 2025, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), provides $157,894.74 in federal funding to the Wood County Regional Airport Authority in Bowling Green, Ohio. The grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a comprehensive runway infrastructure project that will reconstruct existing Runway 10/28 lighting systems that have reached the end of their useful life and rehabilitate approximately 4,201 feet of existing paved runway surface to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris.

The project is designed to extend the operational lifespan of Runway 10/28 while supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence at regional airports. With an ultimate completion date of August 24, 2029, the grant-funded design phase will establish the technical specifications and requirements for the subsequent reconstruction and rehabilitation work, thereby supporting critical infrastructure maintenance for the Bowling Green regional aviation system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 10/28 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 4,201 feet of existing paved runway 10/28 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bowling green, ohio.