Reconstruct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Pacific Region, awarded a Formula Grant of $6,147,508.42 to the City of Hayward on September 22, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. This award funds the final construction phase of a taxiway reconstruction project at Hayward Executive Airport, specifically the rehabilitation of 3,497 linear feet of existing paved Taxiway Z West that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is expected to be completed by September 21, 2029.

This grant represents a portion of the overall project funding, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant covering the remaining eligible project costs. The reconstruction project is designed to modernize and maintain critical airport infrastructure, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The City of Hayward, serving as the grant recipient, will be responsible for project execution, accounting documentation, and submission of periodic reports detailing project milestones including bids issued, contracts awarded, and work completion status.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,497 feet of existing paved taxiway z west pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hayward, california.