Airports Must Claim Next Year's Federal Funds by February
Published Date: 11/6/2026
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Summary
Airport sponsors who want to use their Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds for fiscal year 2027 must tell the FAA by February 26, 2027. This heads-up helps protect their money and plan projects smoothly. If they miss this deadline, their funds won’t be available until next year, so timing is key!
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Notify FAA by Feb 26, 2027 to protect AIP funds
If you are an airport sponsor, you must notify the FAA by February 26, 2027 that you intend to apply for FY2027 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) apportioned funds. If you miss this February 26, 2027 deadline, any undeclared apportioned funds will be unavailable to you until the next fiscal year.
What your written notification must include
Your notification to the FAA must be in writing and include the total amount you plan to use for eligible projects during FY2027 and confirmation of which projects in your Capital Improvement Plan will proceed. Send the written notification to your FAA Regional Airports Division or Airports District Office by February 26, 2027.
State Block Grant agencies must also notify
State aviation agencies participating in the FAA State Block Grant Program must notify the FAA by February 26, 2027, consistent with their Memorandum of Agreement. The notice should include a plan for both entitlement and state apportionment funds.
Submit entitlement-only grant applications by April 30, 2027
Airport sponsors must submit applications for entitlement-only grants on or before April 30, 2027. Applications should be based on construction bids (or negotiated agreements) but may be based on estimates, and final bid dates should be coordinated with your local FAA Region or Airports District Office.
Grant applications must meet pre-grant requirements
Submitted grant applications must comply with statutory pre-grant requirements, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Buy American requirements. The FAA can only issue grants when sufficient funds are appropriated.
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