Conduct/update airport drainage study

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) a Project Grant totaling $163,228.42 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, with a completion date of September 10, 2029. This grant establishes a state block grant program through which WisDOT administers federal funding for airport infrastructure improvements at nonprimary airports throughout Wisconsin. The award enables WisDOT to serve as the designated administrator for distributing FAA funds to eligible airports while maintaining oversight and ensuring compliance with federal requirements.

Under this grant award, WisDOT is conducting and updating airport drainage studies to support infrastructure resilience and operational improvements at nonprimary airports across the state. A sub-award of $163,228.42 was issued on December 17, 2025, to the City of Middleton Administration Division for conducting an airport drainage study at Morey Municipal Airport. This project represents one component of WisDOT's broader role in administering federal airport improvement funds and distributing them to Wisconsin's nonprimary airport operators to address critical infrastructure needs and support long-term economic development in the aviation sector.

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.