Reconstruct taxilane; reconstruct apron; rehabilitate taxilane

The City of Sierra Vista received a $167,743.16 formula grant awarded on September 2, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Western Pacific Region. This Phase 1 design funding supports critical airfield infrastructure improvements at airports associated with Fort Huachuca, Arizona, located in Sierra Vista. The grant will finance the design phase for a comprehensive airport rehabilitation project encompassing the reconstruction of 1,700 linear feet of existing taxilane pavement, reconstruction of 5,000 square yards of apron pavement, and rehabilitation of 15,500 linear feet of additional taxilane pavement—all pavement sections that have reached the end of their useful life.

The Airport Improvement Program funding reflects the Federal Aviation Administration's commitment to maintaining safe and efficient airport infrastructure through the modernization and rehabilitation of aging facilities. The project timeline extends through September 1, 2029, allowing adequate time for design completion and subsequent construction phases. Upon grant completion, the City of Sierra Vista will be responsible for maintaining project records and submitting periodic progress reports documenting project milestones, contract awards, and fund utilization in accordance with federal grant requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,700 feet of existing taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 5,000 square yards of the existing apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 15,500 feet of existing taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort huachuca, arizona.