Update airport master plan

Seneca County Commissioners received a $401,449.47 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 26, 2025, with a completion deadline of August 25, 2029. The grant funds the update of the existing Airport Layout Plan for Seneca County Airport in Tiffin, Ohio, to include comprehensive master plan narrative documentation. This planning project will provide the airport with current strategic infrastructure planning guidance necessary to support safe and efficient airport operations and guide future capital improvement initiatives.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. Planning projects such as this master plan update typically serve as foundational activities that precede construction and capital improvements, ensuring that airport infrastructure development aligns with federal standards and community needs. Upon completion, Seneca County Commissioners will be required to maintain the updated airport layout plan and master plan documentation for the duration of the grant agreement, ordinarily spanning 20 years.

Activities and expected outcomes

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