Rehabilitate taxiway lighting; rehabilitate taxiway

This Project Grant awarded on July 14, 2025, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) provides $1,070,201.11 in federal funding to the City of Pensacola for airport infrastructure rehabilitation. The grant funds design phase activities for the rehabilitation of approximately 1,300 feet of existing Taxiway A South at Pensacola International Airport to maintain structural pavement integrity and extend the taxiway's useful life.

In addition to taxiway pavement rehabilitation, the grant supports the design and rehabilitation of the existing Taxiway A South lighting system to extend its operational lifespan. The project is scheduled for completion by July 13, 2029, and is intended to enhance airport safety and operational efficiency while supporting infrastructure resilience at airports serving the Pensacola, Florida region. As a development project under the Airport Improvement Program, the grant aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a safe and efficient nationwide airport system adequate to meet civil aviation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 1,300 feet of existing paved taxiway a south to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing taxiway a south lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of design. This grant funds the third phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pensacola, florida.