Construct airport drainage/erosion control

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded a $166,000 project grant to the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust (doing business as Tulsa Airport Authority) on August 11, 2025. This grant funds Phase 1 design activities for a drainage and erosion control infrastructure project at airports serving the Tulsa, Oklahoma region. The project will result in the construction of 4,200 linear feet of new drainage structures on the west side of the airport to improve drainage capabilities, reduce erosion, and bring airport facilities into conformity with current federal standards.

The award period extends through August 10, 2029, allowing adequate time for the design phase completion and subsequent project phases. As Phase 1 funding, this grant specifically supports the engineering and design work necessary to advance a critical infrastructure improvement project at Tulsa-area airports. The project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment and maintenance of public-use airport systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 4,200 linear feet of new drainage structures on the west side of the airport to improve drainage and reduce erosion to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tulsa, oklahoma.