Lakefield Airport Authority

Lakefield Airport Authority is a U.S. local government entity located in Celina, Ohio, registered in SAM.gov since February 28, 2011, and serving as the managing authority for a general aviation airport in the region. As a county-level airport authority, the organization focuses on maintaining and improving airport infrastructure to support local and regional transportation needs. The airport primarily receives federal grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through various programs, demonstrating its critical role in supporting regional aviation infrastructure and operational capabilities.

The airport authority has consistently received federal grants focused on airport infrastructure improvement, drainage management, and COVID-19 economic relief. Specific grant awards include multiple Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) grants totaling over $1.1 million, which have funded critical projects such as storm sewer construction, drainage infrastructure upgrades, and land acquisition for future airport development. Notable grant initiatives include a $100,924 drainage study grant in June 2023, a $470,291.58 storm sewer construction grant in August 2025, and a COVID-19 economic relief grant in February 2022 under the American Rescue Plan Act. These grants, all administered through the FAA's Great Lakes Region, have supported various phases of airport infrastructure enhancement, including drainage system reconstruction, erosion control, land expansion, and pandemic-related operational support, with project completion dates ranging from 2025 to 2029.