Reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Pennsylvania Department of Transportation a $161,000 Project Grant on August 27, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to administer a state block grant program for nonprimary airport infrastructure improvements within Pennsylvania. The grant supports the reconstruction of runway visual guidance systems at eligible airports throughout the Commonwealth, with a project completion date of August 26, 2029.

Under this award, PennDOT administers sub-awards to individual nonprimary airports for specific infrastructure projects. One documented sub-award issued on October 31, 2025, funds the design and bidding of a project to install Runway 12-30 Visual NAVAIDs (Precision Approach Path Indicators, or PAPIs). This sub-award structure enables PennDOT to serve as the pass-through entity for federal funding while individual airports receive support for critical safety and navigation infrastructure enhancements that improve operational efficiency and safety across Pennsylvania's regional aviation system.

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.