Reconstruct taxiway

The Peninsula Airport Commission received a $7.3 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 22, 2025. This grant funds the final construction phase of a taxiway reconstruction project at Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport in Newport News, Virginia, which involves reconstructing approximately 6,500 linear feet of existing paved Taxiway D and connector Taxiways F and G. The pavement reconstruction addresses infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life and is designed to maintain safe and efficient airport operations.

The grant is coordinated with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs, with the overall project completion scheduled for August 21, 2029. The Airport Improvement Program supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by funding airport infrastructure investments necessary to maintain the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. As the awardee, the Peninsula Airport Commission is responsible for project execution, compliance reporting, record retention, and periodic progress updates documenting project bidding, contract awards, work commencement, and completion milestones throughout the four-year performance period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 6,500 feet of existing paved taxiway d and connector taxiways d, f, and g pavement that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds a portion the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with newport news, virginia.