Reconstruct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Colorado Springs Airport $8.69 million on August 6, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This project grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for the reconstruction of 3,700 linear feet of existing Taxiway A pavement at Colorado Springs Airport, which has reached the end of its useful life. The grant represents a portion of the eligible construction costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible construction expenses. The project is scheduled for completion by August 5, 2029.

This infrastructure investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing critical airport infrastructure. The taxiway reconstruction will enhance airport operational efficiency and safety for the Colorado Springs region's aviation services. As a component of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which funds the development and modernization of public-use airports nationwide, this award contributes to maintaining an adequate national airport system that meets civil aeronautics transportation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,700 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with colorado springs, colorado.