Reconstruct weather reporting equipment

Fayette County received a $462,034.74 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct weather reporting equipment at Washington Court House Airport in Ohio. The grant, awarded on August 28, 2025, funds the final construction phase of a project to replace an existing Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Type III P/T that has reached the end of its useful life. This equipment replacement will restore critical weather data collection capabilities essential for safe airport operations and aviation activities in the region.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 27, 2029, allowing sufficient time for construction activities and project closeout. As a civilian airport infrastructure improvement initiative, this grant aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces the existing automated weather observing system type awos III P/T 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 washington court house, ohio.