Install runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Lawrence County Commissioners a Project Grant of $202,492.63 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 28, 2025, for the installation of a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system at Runway 8/26 in Chesapeake, Ohio. The project, scheduled for completion by August 27, 2029, will install the PAPI system at the threshold for Runway 26 to bring the airport into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. This infrastructure improvement enhances runway visual guidance capabilities and supports safe aircraft approach operations at the regional airport.

The grant represents a significant federal investment in airport infrastructure modernization within the Great Lakes Region, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. Airport Improvement Program funding, which encompasses traditional appropriations and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act resources, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide. The four-year project timeline aligns with typical Airport Improvement Program awards, allowing adequate time for design, procurement, installation, and project closeout activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs a precision approach path indicator system for runway 8/26, at the threshold for runway 26 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chesapeake, ohio.