Reconstruct taxilane; reconstruct airport rotating beacon; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Gooding a Project Grant of $258,206.32 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 4, 2025, to support critical infrastructure improvements at Gooding Municipal Airport. The grant funds a portion of a multi-phase airport modernization project with an ultimate completion date of September 3, 2029. The deliverables include construction of a new 825-foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area, reconstruction of 2,250 feet of existing taxilane pavements that have reached the end of their serviceable life, and replacement of one airport rotating beacon that has exceeded its operational lifespan. These improvements are designed to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

This grant is coordinated with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs, allowing the City of Gooding to complete comprehensive airfield infrastructure enhancements. The project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment in rural Idaho.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 825 foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 2,250 feet of the existing taxilane pavements that have reached the end of their useful life. This project replaces 1 existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gooding, idaho.