Acquire runway temporary closure lighting; reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct snow removal equipment

The City of La Crosse received a $980,000 Project Grant awarded on September 17, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration through its Great Lakes Region office. The grant funds three primary airport infrastructure improvements at La Crosse Regional Airport: acquisition of lighted X-shaped closure indicators to mark temporary runway closures and enhance operational safety; replacement of one airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life; and replacement of existing snow removal equipment, including one carrier vehicle and one blower unit that have exceeded their serviceable lives. The project is scheduled for completion by September 16, 2029.

These improvements address critical safety and operational maintenance needs at the La Crosse airport facility. The acquisition of runway closure lighting directly enhances airport safety by providing clear visual indication to pilots when runways are temporarily unavailable. The rotating beacon replacement ensures continued compliance with Federal Aviation Administration lighting standards for airport identification and navigation, while the snow removal equipment upgrades maintain the airport's capability to sustain safe operations during winter weather conditions in Wisconsin's climate. This award reflects the Airport Improvement Program's strategic objective of supporting the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure necessary to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires lighted XS to indicate temporary closure of all runways to enhance safety. This project replaces 1 existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including 1 carrier vehicle and 1 blower that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with LA crosse, wisconsin.