Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct airfield equipment

The City of Galion, Ohio received a Project Grant award of $170,458.95 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 15, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 14, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of critical airport infrastructure rehabilitation projects at Galion/Galion-Cudell Memorial Airport located in Galion, Ohio.

The funded project replaces two pieces of aging airfield equipment that have reached the end of their useful life: an existing airport rotating beacon and an existing wind cone. These are essential safety and operational components of airport infrastructure that enable pilots to locate the airport and assess wind conditions. As the final phase consisting of construction activities, this grant provides federal funding to complete the replacement of these equipment systems, thereby ensuring continued safe and efficient airport operations for the Crestline, Ohio area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces an existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces the existing wind cone that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant fund the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with crestline, ohio.