Construct service road

Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Southern Region, awarded $2,416,410 to the Charlotte County Airport Authority through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 27, 2025, to support the construction of airport infrastructure at Punta Gorda Airport in Florida. The project funds Phase 1 of a comprehensive service road development initiative, which consists of design and construction of 7,000 feet of a planned 20,300-foot gravel, non-public use service road. This service road will provide designated personnel and vehicles with an alternate route to the general aviation apron, bringing the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The grant period extends through August 26, 2029, providing approximately four years for project completion. The service road construction represents critical airport infrastructure modernization that supports the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. As a Department of Transportation-certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Charlotte County Airport Authority will execute this project as part of the FAA's broader airport infrastructure investment program, which supports the development and modernization of public-use airports nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 20,300 foot gravel, non-public use service road to provide designated personnel and vehicles an alternate path to the general aviation apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of 7,000 feet of service road design and construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with punta gorda, florida.