Reconstruct taxiway

Federal Project Grant Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded $20.47 million to the Department of Airports of the City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles World Airports) on September 12, 2025, to reconstruct taxiway infrastructure at Van Nuys Airport in Lake Balboa, California. This project grant funds the final phase of reconstruction work on 1,788 feet of existing paved taxiway connectors (designated C, D, E, F, H, M, N, P, and Q) as part of a larger initiative to reconstruct 3,138 feet of taxiway pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The award is associated with a separate Airports Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the overall project.

The project is anticipated for completion by September 11, 2029, and will deliver reconstructed taxiway infrastructure to support safe and efficient airport operations at Van Nuys Airport. This award represents the FAA's continued investment in airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance to ensure adequate civil aviation facilities and operational excellence across the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,138 feet of existing paved taxiway connectors C, D, E, F, H, M, N, P, and Q pavement that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of reconstruction of 1,788 feet. This grant is associated with an airports infrastructure grant which funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with van nuys, california.