Acquire easements/land for approaches

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) a Project Grant valued at $360,138.95 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 10, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 9, 2029. This grant supports WisDOT's administration of a state block grant program that distributes federal funding to nonprimary airports throughout Wisconsin. The primary purpose of the award is to acquire easements and land necessary for airport approach improvements, enabling eligible airports to enhance safety and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with federal requirements.

As the designated state administrator for airport infrastructure sub-awards, WisDOT will manage the allocation and oversight of these federal funds to qualifying nonprimary airports across the state. WisDOT will coordinate project administration, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and facilitate infrastructure improvements at eligible airports within the Wisconsin airport system. This funding mechanism allows the FAA to support airport modernization and safety enhancements through state-level management while maintaining comprehensive federal oversight of project implementation and infrastructure resilience.

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.