Airfield safety mitigation measures

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Southern Region, awarded a $14.02 million Project Grant to Dade County Aviation on September 16, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This award funds the final construction phase of a taxiway intersection reconfiguration project at Miami International Airport in Doral, Florida, designed to address Federal Aviation Administration-identified runway incursion risks and safety hot spots. Specifically, the project reconfigures the intersection of Taxiways M, Q, and L1 to enhance airfield safety and operational efficiency. The grant is coordinated with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant and supplemental discretionary grant that collectively fund all eligible project costs.

The project completion is scheduled for September 15, 2029, representing approximately four years from the award date. This construction initiative supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence by implementing infrastructure improvements necessary to reduce aviation safety hazards at a major metropolitan airport facility. Dade County Aviation, the Miami-Dade County airport authority, serves as the direct award recipient responsible for project execution and compliance with federal oversight and reporting requirements throughout the grant performance period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconfigures the intersection of taxiways M, Q and L1 identified as a runway incursion mitigation measure and hot spot by the federal aviation administration to enhance safety. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant and a supplemental discretionary grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with miami, florida.