Construct/expand hangar; reconstruct weather reporting equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded $399,500 to Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 21, 2025, to support infrastructure improvements at Wauseon Airport in Wauseon, Ohio. This Phase 1 project grant funds the design phase for two primary airport infrastructure initiatives: construction of a new 6-unit, sponsor-owned hangar facility for aircraft storage to enhance the airport's revenue generation and operational self-sufficiency, and replacement of an automated weather observing system Type III that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by August 20, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal grants to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure through traditional appropriations and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding. Eligible projects under this program encompass runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, terminal expansion, lighting system upgrades, and specialized airport equipment acquisition. The Wauseon Airport project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. As the prime recipient, Fulton County will oversee the design phase and subsequent project implementation to ensure compliance with federal requirements and reporting obligations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 6-unit sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project replaces the existing automated weather observing system type III PT that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wauseon, ohio.