Rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Reading Regional Airport Authority a $377,303.16 formula grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, for the rehabilitation of 625 feet of the existing paved North Taxiway at Reading Regional Airport in Reading, Pennsylvania. This grant funds the final construction phase of the project, which is designed to maintain structural pavement integrity, minimize foreign object debris hazards, and extend the taxiway's operational useful life.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, with project timelines typically spanning four years to accommodate design, construction, and closeout activities. The grant agreement specifies an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029, allowing adequate time for construction execution and project closeout. Reading Regional Airport Authority, a local government entity responsible for managing airport operations and infrastructure, will serve as the direct recipient and implementer of this taxiway rehabilitation initiative.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 625 feet of existing paved north taxiway to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with reading, pennsylvania.