Construct taxiway

The City of Lake City received a $318,421.05 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 8, 2025, to construct taxiway infrastructure improvements. This award funds Phase 2 of a broader taxiway construction project, specifically providing funding for the construction of 87 feet of Connector Taxiway A2 at Lake City's airport. The complete taxiway project encompasses 176 feet of new construction designed to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible portion of the project.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 7, 2029, allowing for design, construction, and closeout activities typical of FAA airport infrastructure awards. The Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide through traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, and legacy COVID-19 relief grants, with eligible projects including taxiway improvements, runway reconstruction, terminal modernization, and safety enhancements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 176 foot connector taxiway A2 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction of 87 feet of taxiway. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lake city, florida.