Construct taxiway; improve airport drainage/erosion control; construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar; improve/modify/rehabilitate building; reconstruct apron; install runway vertical/visual…

This Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $2,518,434.44 in funding to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to administer sub-awards for infrastructure projects at nonprimary airports across the state. The grant supports activities such as taxiway construction, airport drainage/erosion control, hangar construction/rehabilitation, apron reconstruction, and installation of runway guidance systems. Key sub-awards under this grant include:

• $XXX,XXX to Burnett County to reconstruct a general aviation apron and crack seal a taxilane.
• $XXX,XXX to Wausau City Transit to rehabilitate an aircraft hangar by replacing the hangar door.

The grant period runs from Sep 8, 2023 to Sep 7, 2027, allowing for multi-year project planning, construction, and closeout. This award contributes to the FAA's strategic goals of safety, global leadership, and operational excellence by enhancing the infrastructure and capabilities of Wisconsin's nonprimary airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of wisconsin to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the wisconsin state block grant program.