Install weather reporting equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) a $520,835.79 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 9, 2025, for a project period extending through September 8, 2029. This grant provides federal funding for WisDOT to administer a state block grant program distributing Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout Wisconsin. The primary deliverable under this grant is the installation of weather reporting equipment at eligible airport facilities.

WisDOT is distributing the grant funds to two sub-awardees to implement weather reporting infrastructure projects. The City of Menomonie received a sub-award dated December 17, 2025, to install an Automated Weather Reporting System (AWOS) replacement at its airport facility. The City of Viroqua received a sub-award dated October 7, 2025, for Phase 1 design services related to an AWOS III replacement project. These weather reporting installations enhance airport safety and operational capabilities by providing real-time meteorological data to pilots and airport operators at regional Wisconsin airports.

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.