Shift taxiway; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Arco, Idaho a Project Grant of $4,104,393.33 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 12, 2025. This award funds a portion of airport infrastructure improvements at Arco Municipal Airport, with an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant providing supplemental funding for the remaining eligible project costs. The grant will conclude by September 11, 2029.

The project delivers two primary infrastructure products: (1) reconfiguration of Taxiway A to provide proper access to the relocated Runway 6 threshold and replacement of two runway connectors with a single connector to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards, and (2) rehabilitation of 4,800 linear feet of existing paved Runway 6/24 to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris accumulation, and extend the runway's operational lifespan. These improvements enhance airport safety and operational efficiency while supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence in the national aviation system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconfigures taxiway a to provide access to the relocated runway 6 threshold and replace two runway connectors with a single connector to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This project rehabilitates 4,800 feet of existing paved runway 6/24 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an infrastructure investment job act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with arco, idaho.