Reconstruct taxilane; reconstruct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded County Of Hernando $310,616.84 on April 21, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund Phase 1 design for taxilane and apron reconstruction at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport.

The funded activities include design for the reconstruction of 1,473 linear feet of existing T-hangar taxilane pavement and 25,500 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement, both of which have reached the end of useful life. The grant funds the design phase only; subsequent phases will address construction.

Performance occurs at Spring Hill, Florida 34609, with an ultimate completion date of April 20, 2030. The assistance type is a project grant. County Of Hernando, a local government entity headquartered in Brooksville, Florida, receives the award as the direct recipient and acts as the steward of federal infrastructure funding for the airport serving the Brooksville-Tampa Bay region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,473 linear feet of existing t-hangar taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 25,500 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with brooksville, florida.