Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Lakefield Airport Authority a Project Grant of $470,291.58 on August 26, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct airport drainage and erosion control infrastructure. The grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for new storm sewers designed to improve drainage systems at the Celina, Ohio airport and bring the facility into conformity with current standards. This award represents a portion of the overall eligible project costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible expenses. The project is scheduled for completion by August 25, 2029.

The Lakefield Airport Authority, a county-level local government entity managing general aviation operations in Celina, Ohio, will execute the storm sewer construction project at the airport located in Celina, OH 45822. This infrastructure investment aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of supporting safe and efficient airport systems while maintaining adequate public-use airport facilities to meet civil aeronautics needs. The grant award demonstrates the federal government's commitment to modernizing regional airport infrastructure through the Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and maintenance of airport systems nationwide.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new storm sewers to improve airport drainage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with celina, ohio.