Construct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Eagle County, Colorado a Project Grant of $4.7M under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 13, 2025, to construct a new 2,300-foot paved Taxiway B at Eagle County Regional Airport. This grant funds a portion of Phase 2 construction activities designed to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project will be completed by August 12, 2029, with construction taking place in Gypsum, Colorado. An associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible construction costs.

The taxiway infrastructure improvement represents a critical component of the FAA's strategic objectives to maintain safe and efficient airport operations while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. By modernizing airfield infrastructure, this project enhances operational capacity and safety at a regional airport serving Eagle County communities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 2,300 foot paved taxiway b to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of paving 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 eagle, colorado.