Install runway visual guidance system; install weather reporting equipment

This $216,550 federal Project Grant awarded on June 22, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the first phase of a project to install a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS IIIPT) and Runway Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) systems at the Davenport Municipal Airport. The grant will enable the City of Davenport, the prime awardee, to design these infrastructure improvements, which are intended to enhance the airport's weather reporting capabilities and bring the runway into compliance with current FAA standards. This federal funding represents a continuation of the FAA's ongoing investment in the Davenport Municipal Airport, which has received over $5 million in prior project grants for runway extensions, lighting upgrades, and other facility enhancements.

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 installs new runway 6/24 precision approach path indicator systems to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the first phase of the project, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with davenport, washington.