Conduct/update airport drainage study

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Allen County Regional Airport Authority a project grant of $125,994.74 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 5, 2025, to conduct a comprehensive airport drainage study. The project, with an ultimate completion date of August 4, 2029, will assess and update drainage infrastructure at Allen County Regional Airport in Lima, Ohio, supporting the airport authority's commitment to maintaining and improving critical aviation infrastructure. This drainage study represents a planning and design-phase project that will inform future capital improvements to the airport's infrastructure systems.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, funds airport infrastructure development and modernization projects across the nation, including runway and taxiway improvements, terminal enhancements, safety area upgrades, and environmental mitigation measures. This award to the Allen County Regional Airport Authority aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment in the Lima region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts a new airport drainage study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lima, ohio.