Rehabilitate taxiway; improve/modify/rehabilitate service road

The City of Pensacola, Florida was awarded a $1.52 million project grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund the design phase of projects to rehabilitate 3,600 feet of taxiway pavement and modify an existing on-airport roadway to provide access for aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles around the air operations area at airports in Pensacola, Florida. The grant period runs from July 2021 through July 2025. The Airport Improvement Program aims to help fund airport-related infrastructure projects that enhance safety, capacity, security and environmental concerns. This award supports those strategic goals through taxiway and vehicular access improvements at Pensacola area airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project modifies an existing on-airport roadway around the air operations area to provide a path for aircraft rescue firefighting trucks, airport vehicles, or ground service equipment to operate without entering movement areas. This project rehabilitates 3,600 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pensacola, florida.