Acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded a $443,807 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to The Ohio State University Airport for the acquisition of an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. This grant, awarded on September 7, 2021 with a projected completion date of September 6, 2025, will provide 100% federal funding to replace a rescue and firefighting vehicle to help the airport located in Columbus, Ohio continue meeting safety requirements under 14 CFR Part 139. The new vehicle will assist in aircraft rescue and firefighting operations at an airport serving the Columbus area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires a replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to assist the airport to continue meeting 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with columbus, ohio.