Update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation $456,045.26 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, for a project period extending through September 10, 2029. This Project Grant funds the update of the airport master plan and establishes a state block grant program mechanism through which Wisconsin will administer Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout the state.

Under this award, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation serves as the administrator responsible for distributing federal funding to eligible nonprimary airports within Wisconsin and providing oversight to ensure compliance and successful project implementation. The program supports airport infrastructure improvements consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. Sub-award recipients will utilize funds for eligible airport development and modernization projects, which may include runway rehabilitation, taxiway reconstruction, facility enhancements, equipment procurement, and related infrastructure improvements necessary to maintain an adequate airport system serving Wisconsin's civil aeronautics needs.

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.