Strengthen apron; rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $450,000 Project Grant to the City of Idaho Falls, doing business as Idaho Falls Power, on August 21, 2023. The purpose of this grant, funded through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), is to rehabilitate and strengthen critical airport infrastructure in Idaho Falls, ID. Specifically, the grant will fund the design phase for the following activities: (1) rehabilitation of 12,000 square yards of the existing north cargo apron pavement, (2) rehabilitation of 9,002 feet of Runway 03/21, and (3) strengthening of 21,000 square yards of the terminal apron to accommodate heavier aircraft. These infrastructure improvements are intended to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and minimize foreign object debris. The grant will provide federal funding for the city-owned airport to support these critical airport improvement projects over the 4-year performance period ending on August 20, 2027.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 12,000 square yards of the existing north cargo apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This project rehabilitates 9,002 feet of runway 03/21 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This project strengthens 21,000 square yards of the terminal apron to accommodate a heavier class of aircraft. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with idaho falls, idaho.