Construct taxiway

Sussex County Council received a $2.51 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on September 18, 2025. The grant funds Phase 3 construction of a new 4,500-foot Taxiway B at Georgetown Airport in Delaware, with this phase consisting of 630 feet of taxiway construction. Upon completion by September 17, 2029, the taxiway project will bring Georgetown Airport into conformity with current FAA standards and enhance airport operational efficiency and safety.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. This award is part of a larger phased taxiway construction initiative totaling approximately $7.5 million across multiple federal grant awards, demonstrating the FAA's investment in critical regional airport infrastructure improvements that support long-term economic and transportation benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 4,500 foot taxiway b to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of construction of 630 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with georgetown, delaware.