Reconstruct federal contract tower

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the University of Oklahoma $300,755.79 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 2, 2025, for the reconstruction of a sponsor-owned Federal Aviation Administration contract tower serving Norman, Oklahoma. This project grant funds the sixth phase of the control tower reconstruction initiative, specifically the second reimbursable agreement for construction phase services. The project encompasses the installation of pre-existing eligible equipment and is expected to be completed by August 1, 2029.

The University of Oklahoma, acting through its Office of Research Administration, will execute the federal funding to support airport infrastructure development in the Norman area. This grant represents one component of a larger federal investment in air traffic control tower modernization, with the FAA Contract Tower Program providing dedicated annual funding for construction, rehabilitation, and equipment acquisition at airport-owned non-approach control towers. The extended project timeline reflects typical FAA airport infrastructure grant execution periods, which generally span multiple years to accommodate design, construction, and project closeout activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs a sponsor-owned federal aviation administration contract tower and installs pre-existing eligible equipment. This grant funds the sixth phase, which consists of the second reimbursable agreement for the control tower construction phase services. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with norman, oklahoma.