Construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation $448,209.47 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 17, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 16, 2029. This Project Grant establishes a state block grant program administered by WisDOT to distribute federal funding for airport infrastructure improvements at non-primary airports throughout Wisconsin. The program provides essential support for airport facility enhancements that strengthen the state's aviation infrastructure and support economic development.

Under this award, WisDOT manages sub-grants to eligible airport sponsors within the state. A notable sub-award was issued to the City of Merrill on December 10, 2025, for construction of a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) aircraft hangar. This project represents the type of capital improvements funded through the program, which also encompasses runway rehabilitation, taxiway reconstruction, apron expansion, hangar drainage improvements, and airport master planning activities. By serving as the designated state administrator, WisDOT ensures compliance with federal requirements while enabling eligible non-primary airports across Wisconsin to access federal funding for critical infrastructure modernization and operational enhancements.

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.