Reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct apron

The Town of Payson received a $486,040 Project Grant awarded on July 10, 2025, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This award funds Phase 1 (design) of a comprehensive airport infrastructure reconstruction project that will address pavement at Payson, Arizona's municipal airport. The project scope includes the reconstruction of 5,504 linear feet of existing Taxiway A pavement and three apron areas (B, C, and E aprons), totaling 20,100 square yards, all of which have reached the end of their useful life.

The grant supports critical airport infrastructure modernization in alignment with FAA strategic goals to enhance safety and operational excellence at the nation's public-use airport system. The project completion date is scheduled for July 9, 2029, providing a four-year performance period for the completion of design and subsequent construction phases. This investment will improve the safety and efficiency of airport operations while supporting long-term economic benefits for the Payson community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 5,504 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. . This project reconstructs 6,700 square yards of the existing b apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. . This project reconstructs 6,700 square yards of the existing c apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 6,700 square yards of the existing e apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with payson, arizona.