Shift taxiway; reconstruct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Leesburg a $2.64 million Project Grant on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds the final construction phase of a comprehensive taxiway infrastructure project at Leesburg airport facilities in Florida. The project scope includes reconstruction of 450 linear feet of deteriorated Taxiway D pavement, 80 feet of Taxiway A1 pavement, and 80 feet of Taxiway A3 pavement that have reached the end of their useful service lives. Additionally, the project requires shifting existing Taxiway A2 by 120 feet to bring the airport into conformance with current FAA standards.

The grant period extends through September 17, 2029, allowing sufficient time for construction completion and project closeout activities. These infrastructure improvements will enhance safety and operational efficiency at the airport while maintaining compliance with federal aviation standards. The City of Leesburg, a local government municipality with established experience in airport infrastructure projects, serves as the grant recipient and project sponsor responsible for implementing the taxiway reconstruction and realignment work.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 450 feet of existing paved taxiway d pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 80 feet of existing paved taxiway A1 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 80 feet of existing paved taxiway A3 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project shifts existing paved taxiway A2 by 120 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with leesburg, florida.