Reconstruct runway visual guidance system

Carroll County Airport Authority (doing business as Tolson Field) received a $333,993.68 Project Grant award, dated August 29, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the final construction phase of a runway visual guidance system reconstruction project at Carrollton, Ohio's regional airport facility. Specifically, the project reconstructs the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system for Runway 7/25 at both runway thresholds and the Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) system, both of which have reached the end of their useful lives and require replacement to maintain FAA safety standards.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 28, 2029, with work performed at Tolson Field in Carrollton, OH. This grant represents the construction phase of a comprehensive infrastructure modernization initiative undertaken by the airport authority, which has received multiple FAA grants totaling approximately $3.6 million for various runway safety and lighting improvements. The funding supports the airport's commitment to maintaining critical aviation infrastructure, ensuring continued operational safety and accessibility for the regional transportation system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 7/25, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights system for runway 7/25, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consist of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with carrollton, ohio.