Construct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Lakeland a $4.22 million Project Grant on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct taxiway infrastructure improvements. This award funds the final phase of a larger taxiway project, specifically the construction of 6,100 linear feet of Taxiway A shoulders at Lakeland's airport. When completed in conjunction with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible portions, the full project will construct a new 10,625-foot taxiway to bring the airport into conformance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project completion date is scheduled for September 17, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Office of Airports, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure across the nation. The program encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and legacy COVID-19 relief grants, with eligible projects including runway and taxiway improvements, terminal expansion, and safety enhancements. This Lakeland award directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while contributing to the long-term economic benefits and adequate functioning of the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 10,625 foot taxiway a shoulders to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the construction of 6,100 feet. 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 lakeland, florida.