Extend/expand taxiway

The City of Lebanon, operating as Lebanon Municipal Airport, received a formula grant award of $224,125.26 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) on June 26, 2025. This grant funds Phase 6 of the taxiway extension project, which consists of a reimbursable agreement for the relocation of Runway 36 Localizer infrastructure. The funded activities support the broader taxiway expansion initiative designed to extend Taxiway A by 3,000 feet to accommodate the airport's operational requirements. The reimbursable agreement component is scheduled for completion in September 2027, with the overall grant period extending through June 25, 2029.

The grant directly benefits airport infrastructure and operational capabilities at Lebanon Municipal Airport in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, with a focus on enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. This specific award represents one component of the airport's comprehensive infrastructure improvement program, which has received approximately $16.8 million in federal funding between 2021 and 2025 for runway extensions, taxiway rehabilitation, apron reconstruction, and related airport facility improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends taxiway a an additional 3,000 feet to meet the operational needs of the airport. This grant funds phase 6, which consists of a reimbursable agreement for the relocation of the runway 36 localizer. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude in september 2027. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lebanon, new hampshire.