Date:January 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Pacific
Is your airport considering installing its first Automated Weather Observing System or replacing an aging system? Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants provide up to 90% federal funding for AWOS projects, but navigating the application process can seem daunting. This webinar will walk you through the entire process from initial planning to system commissioning.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding AIP Entitlement vs. Discretionary Funding – Which funding stream is right for your airport and how to access it
- Critical Deadlines and Timelines – Key dates for FY26 funding including Notice of Intent (February 27) and grant application deadlines (May 1)
- Building Your Justification – How to document the need for replacement and demonstrate cost-effectiveness to strengthen your application
- Coordinating with Your FAA ADO – Best practices for engaging your Airport District Office early and often throughout the process
- NEPA and Pre-Grant Requirements – Understanding environmental compliance, Buy American provisions, and other statutory requirements
- Crafting a Winning Capital Improvement Plan – How to position your AWOS project within your airport's broader CIP strategy
- Technical Specifications and RFP Development – What to include in your procurement documents to ensure FAA compliance and competitive bidding
- Common Pitfalls to Avoid – Learn from others' mistakes and streamline your path to approval
Who Should Attend: Airport managers, operations directors, and city/county officials responsible for general aviation airports seeking to install a new weather reporting system or upgrade existing infrastructure.
Duration: 60 minutes (45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A)
Making the Case: How to Successfully Fund Your AWOS Through AIP Grants
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Pacific
Who We Are
Mesotech’s Airport Weather Advisor™ systems provide complete automated meteorological sensing and reporting solutions for airports of any size — anywhere in the world. Mesotech International is a global provider of AWOS aviation systems represented on all seven continents, including Antarctica. As an FAA-Certified manufacturer of Automated Weather observing Systems (AWOS) proven worldwide with over 30 years supporting the US Air Force, we are deeply committed to providing the same dependable weather technology with unmatched support to the commercial sector.