{
  "generated_on": "2026-07-31",
  "candidate_airports": 13,
  "represented_states": 7,
  "fy2025_grants_to_candidates": 34964161,
  "tracking_start": "2026-05-05",
  "tracking_end": "2026-07-20",
  "thresholds": {
    "minimumGrant": 500000,
    "maximumBasedAircraft": 10,
    "maximumAnnualOperations": 1000,
    "maximumTrackedMovements": 5
  },
  "methodology": "Open public-use airports receiving at least $500,000 in FY2025 AIP grants, with no more than 10 FY2025 FAA TAF based aircraft, 1,000 FY2025 FAA TAF operations and five Sprinkle-tracked movements in the stated window.",
  "caveat": "These are reporting candidates, not proof that an airport is unused. FAA TAF values are planning data, and Sprinkle tracking is incomplete for general aviation."
}
