Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; acquire and install electrical emergency generator; install weather reporting equipment

The City of Auburn received a $439,027.78 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on July 24, 2025. This grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for critical airport infrastructure improvements at Auburn airport facilities in Washington. The project deliverables include three primary components: acquisition and installation of a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS-IIIPT) to provide real-time, site-specific weather information; procurement and installation of an electrical emergency generator to enhance power supply reliability and prevent airfield power disruptions; and replacement of an existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its operational life.

The grant represents a portion of the overall project funding, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible project costs. The award carries an ultimate completion date of July 23, 2029, providing a four-year performance period for design, construction, and project closeout activities. These infrastructure improvements align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the development of an adequate national airport system to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system (AWOS-IIIPT) to provide site-specific weather information. This project acquires and installs a new electrical generator to improve the reliability and efficiency of the airport's power supply and to prevent power disruptions to the airfield. This project replaces an existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2 which consists of construction. 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 auburn, washington.