Install weather reporting equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Southwestern Region, awarded a $176,674.74 Project Grant to the Blackwell Tonkawa Airport Authority on August 27, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the acquisition and installation of a new Automated Weather Observing System III (AWOS III) at Blackwell-Tonkawa Airport in Blackwell, Oklahoma. This specialized equipment will provide site-specific weather information critical to safe airport operations and aviation activities in the region.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 26, 2029, providing a four-year implementation period consistent with typical Airport Improvement Program timelines. As a civilian infrastructure investment, this grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enhancing the airport's weather monitoring and reporting capabilities. The award represents a targeted investment in critical airport infrastructure that will benefit regional aviation operations and support the long-term economic development needs of the Blackwell area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system III P/T to provide site-specific weather information. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with blackwell, oklahoma.