Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct airport lighting vault equipment; reconstruct airfield equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $378,080 to the Huron County Airport Authority through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 25, 2025, to fund the final construction phase of critical airfield infrastructure replacement projects at Norwalk-Huron County Airport in Norwalk, Ohio. The grant supports the reconstruction and replacement of three essential pieces of aging airport equipment that have reached the end of their useful life: one airport rotating beacon, airport lighting vault equipment, and one wind cone. These replacements are necessary to maintain safe and efficient airport operations and ensure continued compliance with Federal Aviation Administration standards for navigational aids and ground infrastructure.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 24, 2029. This award represents the final phase of a comprehensive infrastructure modernization effort and is administered by the FAA's Great Lakes Region. The Huron County Airport Authority, as a local government entity responsible for managing the airport facility, will serve as the direct recipient and implementation partner for these infrastructure improvements, which will benefit the Norwalk, Ohio region and the traveling public utilizing this public-use airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces the existing airport lighting vault equipment 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 funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with norwalk, ohio.