Reconstruct contract tower

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the University of Oklahoma's Office of Research Administration. This grant will provide funding for the first phase of reconstructing a sponsor-owned air traffic control tower approved for the Federal Contract Tower Program. The grant activities include ATCT siting, environmental work, and phase 1 design for the tower located in Norman, Oklahoma. This project aims to support the development and improvement of the nationwide system of public-use airports, contributing to the FAA's strategic goals of safety, people, global leadership, and operational excellence. The grant has an award date of September 12, 2023, and an ultimate completion date of September 11, 2027.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs a sponsor-owned air traffic control tower approved for acceptance into the federal contract tower program. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of atct siting, environmental work and phase 1 design for a sponsor-owned air traffic control tower approved for acceptance into the federal contract tower program. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with norman, oklahoma.