Extend/expand taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) New England Region awarded $748,836 to the Connecticut Airport Authority (operating as Bradley International Airport) on August 25, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 3 design services for an extension of Taxiway T at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. This phase specifically encompasses engineering design work for a 1,500-foot section of the planned 3,900-foot taxiway extension, which will bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project is scheduled for completion by August 24, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support airport infrastructure development and modernization nationwide. This award represents a design-phase project typical of the program's portfolio, which funds runway reconstructions, taxiway improvements, terminal expansions, and related airport safety and operational enhancements. The taxiway extension project addresses critical infrastructure needs at Bradley International Airport and contributes to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through systematic improvement of the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing paved taxiway t an additional 3,900 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 3, which consist of design of 1,500 feet section. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with windsor locks, connecticut.