Reconstruct taxiway lighting; rehabilitate runway lighting

This $251,876.27 Project Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the reconstruction of the taxiway lighting system and rehabilitation of the runway lighting system at the Rock Springs Sweetwater County Airport in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

The grant will support the reconstruction of the taxiway C, D, and F lighting systems that have reached the end of their useful life, as well as the rehabilitation of the existing runway 3/21 lighting system. These improvements are critical to enhancing safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions and meeting FAA standards. The grant funds 17% of the total project, with the remaining eligible portion funded through an Airport Improvement Program grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the taxiway c, d, and f lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires reconstruction to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project rehabilitates the existing runway 3/21 lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires rehabilitation to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This grant funds 17% of the total project. This project is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rock springs, wyoming.