Install weather reporting equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded $535,000 to the City of Hot Springs, South Dakota, on June 23, 2025, for the acquisition and installation of an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS-III). This equipment will provide site-specific weather reporting and observational data to support safe and efficient airport operations. The project will be completed by June 22, 2029, and is intended to enhance weather information capabilities at the Hot Springs municipal airport.

The AWOS-III system represents critical airport infrastructure modernization that supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence. This grant aligns with the broader Airport Improvement Program mandate to develop and maintain a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aviation needs. The City of Hot Springs, an active recipient of FAA airport infrastructure grants, will implement this weather reporting capability to improve operational decision-making and safety at the facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system awos-III to provide site-specific weather information. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hot springs, south dakota.