Acquire easements/land for approaches

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Cambridge Area Regional Airport Authority a $249,702.11 Project Grant on September 12, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to acquire 3.809 acres of land for runway approach protection. The project will bring Cambridge Airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards by protecting the approach to Runway 4/22 on the Runway 4 end. This land acquisition is a critical infrastructure improvement that supports safe airport operations while maintaining adequate aviation facilities for the Cambridge, Ohio region. The grant carries an ultimate completion date of September 11, 2029.

This award represents a component of the broader Airport Improvement Program, which funds airport infrastructure investments nationwide through traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, and legacy COVID-19 relief programs. The project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by ensuring the airport maintains standards-compliant runway protection zones, thereby enhancing safety for civil aviation operations and supporting long-term economic benefits through reliable regional transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 3.809 acres of land to protect the approach to runway 4/22, on the runway 4 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cambridge, ohio.