Reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct apron

The City of Winnemucca received a $2.15 million formula grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) awarded on August 28, 2025. This grant funds the reconstruction of critical pavement infrastructure at Winnemucca airport facilities, specifically 4,000 square yards of East Apron pavement and 500 feet of paved Taxiway A2, both of which have reached the end of their useful life. The project is expected to be completed by August 27, 2029.

The reconstruction activities are designed to modernize and maintain the airport's operational infrastructure in support of civil aviation needs in rural Nevada. As a formula grant under the Airport Improvement Program, this award represents the FAA's ongoing investment in maintaining public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems and supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through infrastructure modernization.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,000 square yards of the existing east apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 500 feet of existing paved taxiway A2 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with winnemucca, nevada.