Reseal/resurface taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $261,852.63 to Okaloosa County, Florida (Office of Contracts and Grants) on July 31, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the resealing and resurfacing of 8,500 linear feet of existing Taxiway A pavement at a non-primary airport serving the Crestview, Florida area. This infrastructure maintenance project is designed to extend the useful life of the taxiway and will be performed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with an ultimate completion date of July 30, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide, with eligible projects including taxiway improvements, runway rehabilitation, and airfield safety enhancements. By funding this taxiway resurfacing project, the FAA supports its strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining a comprehensive national system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. Okaloosa County will manage the project within a four-year performance period, consistent with typical Airport Improvement Program award timelines.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 8,500 feet of existing taxiway a pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with crestview, florida.