Construct taxiway; install taxiway lighting; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway

This $12,646,133.33 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), will fund the final construction phase of infrastructure improvements at airports associated with Clearwater, Florida.

Specifically, the grant will support the construction of a 3,355-foot Taxiway D, the installation of new taxiway lighting systems on Taxiway D and Taxiway G3 to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions, and the reconfiguration of Taxiway G3 to meet FAA design standards. This grant will provide federal funding for the completion of this multi-year, multi-phase airport infrastructure project, with an ultimate completion date of September 10, 2027. The prime recipient is the County of Pinellas, which has experience delivering similar airport improvement projects as a local government entity.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 3,355 foot taxiway d to provide access to aircraft hangars. This project installs a new taxiway d lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This project installs a new taxiway G3 lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This project reconfigures taxiway G3 from its current airfield location to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with clearwater, florida.