Install perimeter fencing required by 49 CFR 1542; extend taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $293,590 Formula Grant to the City of Yakima, Washington under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds will be used to extend Taxilane C by 1,500 feet and install a 2,000-foot security fence, as required by 49 CFR 1542. These infrastructure improvements will allow for a higher volume of aircraft service at the Yakima airport. The grant supports the third phase of this project, which focuses on construction engineering. This award was coordinated with the Federal Security Director for the State of Washington and the Transportation Security Administration. The project is expected to be completed by June 21, 2027.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends taxilane c an additional 1,500 feet to allow a higher service volume of aircraft. . This project installs a 2,000-foot-long security fence required by title 49 CFR, part 1542. This project was coordinated with jeff holmgren, federal security director state of WA, transportation security administration, on august 31, 2021. . This grant funds the third phase, which consists of construction engineering. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with yakima, washington.