Remove taxiway; construct taxiway; reconstruct airfield guidance signs; install taxiway lighting; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway

This $560,060 Formula Grant was awarded on July 7, 2023 by the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund the first phase of a project by the County of Kittitas, Washington, consisting of design work to:

1. Construct a 4,000-foot parallel taxiway to eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway
2. Install a new parallel taxiway lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility
3. Reconfigure Taxiway F to connect to the new parallel taxiway, meeting FAA design standards
4. Reconstruct existing airfield guidance sign fixtures to meet FAA standards
5. Remove Taxiways C and D to eliminate unused pavement

This grant supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence for the airport serving the Ellensburg, Washington area. The project is expected to be completed by July 6, 2027.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 4,000-foot parallel taxiway to eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway. This project installs a new parallel taxiway lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This project reconfigures taxiway f from its current airfield location to connect to the new parallel taxiway to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This project reconstructs the existing airfield guidance sign fixtures to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project removes taxiways c and d from the airport's airfield to eliminate unused pavement. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ellensburg, washington.