Update airport master plan

Lorain County received a $702,000 project grant awarded on July 29, 2025, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The grant funds an update to the existing airport master plan study for airports associated with Lorain, Ohio, with project performance based in Elyria, OH. The master planning activity is anticipated for completion by July 28, 2029.

This planning project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. Airport master plan updates are foundational planning deliverables that guide comprehensive airport development and modernization initiatives, enabling airports to assess infrastructure needs, identify capital improvement priorities, and support future competitive applications for construction and rehabilitation projects under the Airport Improvement Program.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lorain, ohio.