Rehabilitate taxilane; construct taxilane

The County of Jerome received a $194,210.53 project grant awarded on August 18, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds a portion of two taxilane improvement projects at Jerome Municipal Airport in Jerome, Idaho, with an ultimate completion date of August 17, 2029. The first component constructs a new 837-foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The second component rehabilitates 778 feet of existing taxilane pavement to extend its useful life.

This grant is paired with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the taxilane projects. The improvements are designed to enhance airport infrastructure and operational capabilities while supporting regional development and economic benefits in the Jerome area through enhanced airport accessibility and modernized facilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 837 foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 778 feet of existing taxilane pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the taxilane construction. This grant funds a portion of the taxilane rehabilitation. . 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 jerome, idaho.