Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The City of Antlers received $249,910.53 in federal funding through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Southwestern Region, with an award date of September 15, 2025, and ultimate completion date of September 14, 2029. This Project Grant funds the construction of a new runway edge drain system at Antlers Municipal Airport designed to eliminate surface ponding on airfield pavement and bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. The grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an additional Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses.

The drainage and erosion control improvements funded through this award support the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and long-term economic benefits by ensuring safe and efficient airport infrastructure. As a civilian public-use airport included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, the facility will benefit from enhanced stormwater management capabilities that extend pavement life and maintain compliance with established safety and operational standards. The City of Antlers, as the awardee and airport sponsor, is responsible for project execution and compliance with all applicable FAA grant administration requirements, including documentation of costs, periodic progress reporting, and maintenance of airport layout plans throughout the grant agreement period.

Activities and expected outcomes

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