Reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway; realign taxiway

This $3,570,098.89 Formula Grant awarded on September 13, 2024 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund infrastructure improvements at the King County International Airport in Seattle, Washington. The grant will support the reconstruction of Taxiway A4 to align it with current standards, as well as the reconstruction of 400 feet of Taxiway A7 and 500 feet of Runway 14L/32R that have reached the end of their useful life. The project will also reconstruct the existing lighting systems on Runway 14L/32R and Taxiways A4 and A7. This grant represents a portion of the funding for Phase 2 of the airport's infrastructure improvement efforts, with the remaining eligible costs covered by a separate Bipartisan Infrastructure Law airport grant. The goal of this project is to enhance airport safety, maintain infrastructure integrity, and improve operational efficiency for the Seattle metropolitan area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project realigns existing paved taxiway A4 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 400 feet of the existing paved taxiway A7 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 500 feet of existing paved runway 14L/32R that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 14L/32R that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on taxiways A4 and A7 that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with seattle, washington.