Reconstruct taxiway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $664,183.16 to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on August 27, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct taxiway lighting at nonprimary airports within Pennsylvania. This grant functions as a state block grant program, enabling PennDOT to administer Federal Aviation Administration funding for airport infrastructure improvements across eligible facilities within the Commonwealth. The project extends through August 26, 2029, providing a four-year implementation period typical of FAA airport infrastructure initiatives.

The primary deliverable under this award involves the complete removal and replacement of existing taxiway lighting systems with new medium-intensity light-emitting diode (LED) lighting technology. A sub-award issued on October 30, 2025, specifies these scope details. This modernization project enhances safety and operational efficiency at Pennsylvania's nonprimary airports while supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of pennsylvania to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the pennsylvania state block grant program.