Reconstruct taxilane; reconstruct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Lee County Port Authority a $2.36 million Project Grant on August 6, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct critical airfield infrastructure at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Florida. The project encompasses the reconstruction of 1,200 linear feet of existing Connector Taxiway A3 pavement and 350 linear feet of existing Connector Taxilane D2 pavement, both of which have reached the end of their useful life. These taxiway and taxilane reconstructions represent essential infrastructure maintenance to preserve safe and efficient airport operations.

The grant, with an anticipated completion date of August 5, 2029, supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing aging airfield pavements at a critical regional transportation hub. This award reflects the FAA's commitment to maintaining adequate airport infrastructure as part of the nationwide system of public-use airports, enabling continued safe civil aviation operations and supporting regional economic development through improved airport functionality and reliability.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,200 feet of existing paved connector taxiway A3 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 350 feet of existing connector taxilane D2 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort myers, florida.