Develop new airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation a $452,175.79 Project Grant on September 9, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to develop and administer a state block grant program for airport infrastructure improvements. The grant supports the planning and development of airport master plans for nonprimary airports throughout Wisconsin, with an ultimate completion date of September 8, 2029. WisDOT serves as the administering agency for distributing federal funding to eligible airports within the state while maintaining oversight and compliance oversight to ensure successful project implementation.

Under this award, WisDOT made a sub-award to the City of Richland Center on March 11, 2026, to conduct an airport master plan initiative. The project encompasses two phases: Phase 1 involves conducting an aerial obstruction survey, and Phase 2 includes developing the comprehensive master plan and supporting exhibits. These master planning activities align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment across Wisconsin's public-use airport system.

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.