Coronavirus relief and response supplemental appropriations act funds awarded as economic relief to eligible U.S. Airports and eligible concessions at those airports to prevent, prepare for, and…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $952,797.89 to Chaffee County Facilities Corporation under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 1, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2029. This grant funds construction activities for the final phase of a taxiway extension project at Salida Regional Airport in Salida, Colorado. Specifically, the project extends Taxiway A by 2,050 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The grant represents partial federal funding for this infrastructure project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible portion of construction costs.

As a COVID-19 relief initiative under the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, this grant provides economic support to eligible U.S. airports and associated concessions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The taxiway extension project will directly benefit airport operations in Chaffee County, a jurisdiction of approximately 20,000 residents in south-central Colorado that experiences substantial regional aviation activity.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxiway a by an additional 2,050 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure program that funds the remaining eligible portion of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with salida, colorado.