Construct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a formula grant of $894,736.84 to the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new 795-foot taxiway at Gettysburg Airport in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This Phase 1 construction project is designed to bring the airport into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and is anticipated for completion by September 17, 2029. The grant funds critical airport infrastructure development that supports operational efficiency and safety at the regional facility.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding for the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide, including taxiway improvements, runway rehabilitation, terminal expansion, and safety enhancements. This award represents the FAA's strategic investment in maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure development in the Eastern Region service area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 795 foot taxiway to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gettysburg, pennsylvania.