Rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a formula grant of $974,789.47 to Mojave Air & Space Port (operating as East Kern Airport District) on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds rehabilitation of 270 feet of existing paved Taxiway A to maintain structural pavement integrity and minimize foreign object debris, thereby extending the taxiway's useful life. This award represents partial funding for the total project, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant providing the remaining eligible project costs. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, and will serve airports in Mojave, California.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Western Pacific Region, provides federal investment in airport infrastructure development and maintenance nationwide to support civil aeronautics needs and long-term economic benefits. This particular award aligns with the program's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through critical airport pavement rehabilitation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 270 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. 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 mojave, california.