Construct taxilane

The City of Safford received a $172,481.05 Project Grant award dated July 31, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant supports Phase 1 design activities for construction of a new 3,135-foot taxilane at Safford Airport to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area. The project aims to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and is scheduled for completion by July 30, 2029.

The grant funds planning and design services for the taxilane infrastructure improvement project, which will enhance airport operational capacity and support economic development through hangar facility access. As a civilian airport infrastructure investment, this project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure modernization, consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's mission to develop a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 3,135 foot taxilane 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 safford, arizona.