Install weather reporting equipment

The Town of Pine Bluffs received a $497,894.74 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to acquire and install an Automated Weather Observing System Type III at a local airport facility. Awarded on July 30, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 29, 2029, this grant will provide site-specific weather reporting capabilities to support safe and efficient airport operations in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.

The Airport Improvement Program, which includes traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants administered by the FAA, supports the modernization and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. This weather observing system represents a specialized equipment acquisition project typical of AIP investments in airport safety and operational excellence. The four-year project period aligns with standard FAA grant timelines for infrastructure development and implementation at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system type III automated weather observing system to provide site-specific weather information. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pine bluffs, wyoming.