Reconstruct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Pacific Region, awarded $144,000 to the City of Visalia on August 29, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support airport infrastructure improvements in Visalia, California. This Formula Grant funds Phase One (design) of a taxilane reconstruction project that will address 1,314 feet of existing Taxilane A pavement at Visalia airports. The pavement has reached the end of its useful life and requires reconstruction to maintain safe and efficient airport operations. The project has an ultimate completion date of August 28, 2029, allowing adequate time for design development and subsequent construction phases.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants nationwide to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. Under this program, eligible projects encompass runway and taxiway improvements, apron pavement work, and other airfield enhancements that support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. The City of Visalia's design-phase funding represents a typical initial investment in airport capital projects, with construction and implementation anticipated in subsequent phases beyond the current funding obligation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,314 feet of the existing taxilane a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase one, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with visalia, california.