Reconstruct taxiway; airfield safety mitigation measures

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority received a $1,572,942.22 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 29, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 28, 2029. This Phase 1 award funds the design phase for a comprehensive taxiway reconstruction and airfield safety mitigation project at airports associated with Sarasota, Florida.

The project encompasses the reconstruction of approximately 10,875 linear feet of existing paved taxiway infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life, including 9,500 feet of Taxiway A and multiple connector taxiways (A1, A2, A3, A4, A7, A9, A10, R3, and R4). Additionally, the project will install in-pavement runway guard lights at the intersection of Taxiway A and Runway 4/22 to enhance airfield safety. The grant funding specifically supports the design phase of this infrastructure modernization initiative, which aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives for airport safety and operational excellence through comprehensive infrastructure planning and development.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs in-pavement runway guard lights at the intersection of taxiway a and runway 4/22 to enhance safety. . This project reconstructs 9,500 feet of existing paved taxiway a, 275 feet of the existing paved connector taxiway A1, 275 feet of the existing paved connector taxiway A2, 275 feet of the existing paved connector taxiway A3, 275 feet of the existing paved connector taxiway A4, 275 feet of the existing paved connector taxiway A7, 275 feet of the existing paved connector taxiway A9, 275 feet of the existing paved connector taxiway A10, 200 feet of the existing paved connector taxiway R3, and 200 feet of the existing paved connector taxiway R4 that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sarasota, florida.