Develop new airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation a $472,000 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 9, 2025, with a completion date of September 8, 2029. This grant funds the development of a new airport master plan and supports WisDOT's administration of a state block grant program that distributes federal Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to non-primary airports throughout Wisconsin. The funding enables WisDOT to serve as the designated state administrator for airport infrastructure improvements at eligible facilities across the state.

Under this grant, WisDOT distributed federal funding to sub-grantees for airport infrastructure projects. A notable sub-award was made to the City of Stevens Point on February 12, 2026, to conduct Airport Master Plan Phase 1 and Phase 2 activities, including an aerial obstruction survey, master plan document development, and updates to the FAA Exhibit A airport property and inventory map. Through this structure, the grant facilitates coordinated airport infrastructure improvements and planning activities at multiple non-primary airport locations throughout Wisconsin while maintaining federal compliance oversight.

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.