Reseal/resurface taxiway; rehabilitate taxiway; reconstruct taxiway; reseal/resurface runway pavement; reseal/resurface taxilane; reseal apron pavement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) $217,000 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, for administration of a state block grant program supporting non-primary airport infrastructure improvements throughout Wisconsin. The award is structured as a pass-through mechanism enabling WisDOT to administer and distribute federal funding to eligible airports within the state, with a completion date of September 10, 2029.

Under this award, WisDOT will oversee sub-awarded funding for airport pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction projects, including runway resurfacing, taxiway resurfacing and rehabilitation, taxilane resurfacing, and apron pavement resealing. A documented sub-award to County of Rusk, awarded April 27, 2026, supports rehabilitation of Runway 14/32, South Apron, Taxiway A, Taxiway C, and Taxilanes at a non-primary airport facility. WisDOT's role encompasses grant administration, compliance oversight, and coordination with sub-grantees to ensure successful project implementation and timely completion of airport infrastructure improvements that enhance safety and operational efficiency.

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.