Reconstruct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Burlington, Colorado a project grant of $324,500 on August 14, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct 3,200 feet of deteriorated taxiway pavement at Kit Carson County Airport. This grant funds a portion of the total reconstruction project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible project costs. The taxiway has reached the end of its useful life and requires complete reconstruction to maintain safe airport operations and infrastructure integrity.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 13, 2029, and will provide federal infrastructure funding to support airport operations and safety standards in Burlington, Colorado. This award is consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,200 feet of the existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with burlington, colorado.