Reconstruct weather reporting equipment

Pennsylvania State University's State College Regional Airport (University Park Airport) received a $387,725.26 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct weather reporting equipment at the facility. The grant was awarded on September 12, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of September 11, 2029. The project specifically involves replacing the existing Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) IV infrastructure, which has reached the end of its useful life and requires modernization to maintain safe and reliable airport operations.

This grant represents a continuation of Pennsylvania State University's sustained engagement with FAA infrastructure funding programs, which have historically supported critical airport safety and operational improvements at University Park Airport. The weather reporting system upgrade is consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety and operational excellence through the modernization of essential airport infrastructure. The four-year project timeline aligns with standard FAA grant implementation schedules that accommodate design, construction, and project closeout activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces the existing automated weather observing system awos IV that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with state college, pennsylvania.