Reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), New England Region, awarded a Formula Grant of $507,000 on July 11, 2025, to the Pease Development Authority for airport infrastructure reconstruction at Portsmouth International Airport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The grant, administered under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), funds two project phases focused on pavement rehabilitation: Phase 1 design services for the reconstruction of 12,920 linear feet of existing Taxiway A and 18,000 square yards of the South Hold Apron, both of which have reached the end of their useful life; and Phase 4 design services for 1,160 linear feet of the Taxiway A South portion. The project carries an ultimate completion date of July 10, 2029.

These design phase deliverables support the broader infrastructure modernization objectives of the Airport Improvement Program, which provides federal funding to develop and maintain a nationwide system of public-use airports. Upon design completion, the actual reconstruction work will address critical pavement deterioration and enhance the operational efficiency and safety of Portsmouth International Airport's taxiway and apron infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 12,920 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 18,000 square yards of the existing south hold apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of the design. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of the design for 1,160 feet of taxiway a south portion of existing pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with portsmouth, new hampshire.