Extend/expand taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through its Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded Kittitas County a formula grant of $193,669.47 on August 26, 2025, for airport infrastructure improvements at Ellensburg Airport. This Phase 1 project funds the design and engineering necessary to extend an existing hangar area taxilane by 500 feet, enabling airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bringing the airport into compliance with current FAA standards. The project is scheduled for completion by August 25, 2029.

The funding supports the planning and design phase of taxilane infrastructure improvement, a key component of the FAA's strategic objective to modernize and maintain adequate public-use airport systems nationwide. As a formula grant, the award represents a direct allocation to the county under the Airport Improvement Program framework, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and related airport development initiatives. Upon award acceptance and environmental assessment completion, Kittitas County will be responsible for submitting project applications and maintaining required documentation with the appropriate FAA field office throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends the existing hangar area taxilane an additional 500 feet in length to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ellensburg, washington.