Construct taxiway

The City of Liberal, Kansas received a $2,673,706.32 formula grant award on July 16, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the final construction phase of a new 5,000-foot paved Taxiway A at Liberal's airport to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. This grant represents a portion of the overall project cost, with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The project is scheduled for completion by July 15, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal support for airport infrastructure development and modernization across the United States to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. As a municipal government entity, the City of Liberal has leveraged multiple FAA grants through this program for critical airport infrastructure initiatives, including previous funding for runway lighting reconstruction, airport beacon replacement, and airfield guidance sign installations. This taxiway construction project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the airport's long-term viability and compliance with national aviation standards.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 5,000 foot paved taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. . This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. . This project is associated with an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with liberal, kansas.