Construct taxiway

The City of Williams received a formula grant of $740,656.84 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region, awarded on August 21, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The funding supports the construction of a new 352-foot Taxiway E at Williams Airport to bring the facility into conformance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. This grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The project is scheduled for completion by August 20, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support airport infrastructure development, modernization, and maintenance across the United States. Under this program, eligible projects include taxiway improvements, runway reconstruction, terminal expansion, safety enhancements, and equipment acquisition. The program aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment while maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 352 foot taxiway E to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with williams, arizona.