Rehabilitate taxilane; construct taxilane

The County of Jerome received a $768,421.05 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) awarded on August 18, 2025, with a completion date of August 17, 2029. This grant funds critical airfield infrastructure improvements at Jerome Municipal Airport in Jerome, Idaho, specifically the construction of a new 837-foot taxilane and the rehabilitation of 778 feet of existing taxilane pavement. The new taxilane will provide necessary airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards, while the rehabilitation project will extend the useful life of existing pavement infrastructure.

This grant represents a portion of the overall taxilane improvement project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible construction costs. The infrastructure improvements support the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment while maintaining Jerome Airport as a viable component of the nationwide system of public-use airports.

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 airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with jerome, idaho.