Reconstruct weather reporting/surveillance equipment; rehabilitate apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Bucyrus $564,540 on August 21, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct weather reporting and surveillance equipment and rehabilitate terminal apron pavement at Bucyrus Airport in Ohio.

The project rehabilitates 2,510 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and replaces an automated weather observing system (AWOS III P/T) that has reached the end of its useful life. The award funds both design (Phase 1) and construction (final phase) activities. Performance occurs at Bucyrus, OH 44820, with an ultimate completion date of August 20, 2030. The City of Bucyrus, a municipal sponsor, is the award recipient.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 2,510 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. This project replaces the existing automated weather observing system awos III p/t in ohio that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bucyrus, ohio.