Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The City of Antlers received a $315,789.47 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) awarded on September 15, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 14, 2029. This grant funds the construction of a new runway edge drain system at Antlers Airport to eliminate surface ponding on airfield surfaces and bring the facility into conformity with current FAA standards. The project addresses critical airport infrastructure and drainage/erosion control needs.

This grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The funding will support the design, construction, and completion of the runway drainage improvements necessary to maintain safe and efficient airport operations at the Antlers Airport facility in Antlers, Oklahoma.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new runway edge drain system to eliminate ponding on airfield surfaces bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with antlers, oklahoma.