The State Block Grant Program (SBGP) is a program through which participating states assume the responsibility for the administration and allocation of Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant money for nonprimary airports in that state. What this essentially means is...

Airport sponsors have access to a number of various funding opportunities. Public-use airports that are included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) have access to funding through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which offers grants...

The thickness of pavement required for an airport can vary based on pavement use, traffic weight, traffic frequency, soil conditions, climate, and whether the pavement type is rigid or flexible material. Rigid pavements (constructed with concrete) for most general...

Runway length is based on a multitude of factors: maximum takeoff weight of aircraft, airport elevation, and temperature to name a few. When determining a runway’s recommended length, it is important to identify a listing of critical aircraft that will have the most...