Airfield safety mitigation measures

The City of La Crosse received a $187,000 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, to support airfield safety mitigation measures at La Crosse Regional Airport. This award, with a completion date of September 10, 2029, funds Phase 1 of a runway safety enhancement project, which consists of conducting an environmental assessment for the removal of Runway 4/22 pavement.

As a civilian airport infrastructure project, this grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through the systematic development and modernization of the national airport system. The environmental assessment phase serves as a critical precursor to the proposed runway rehabilitation work, ensuring compliance with environmental requirements and establishing the foundation for subsequent construction phases. The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations alongside traditional AIP funding, typically supports runway reconstruction and rehabilitation projects nationwide to maintain adequate public-use airport infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes runway 4/22 pavement to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of the environmental assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with LA crosse, wisconsin.