Rehabilitate taxiway; rehabilitate runway

The City of Pocatello received a $896,273.68 Project Grant 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), awarded on July 25, 2025, with a completion date of July 24, 2029. This grant funds the rehabilitation of critical airfield pavement infrastructure at Pocatello Regional Airport serving the Arbon Valley, Idaho region, specifically addressing 11,273 linear feet of existing Taxiway A and 7,150 linear feet of Runway 17/35.

The project deliverables focus on pavement preservation and maintenance to extend the useful life of these essential airport facilities. The rehabilitation work will maintain structural integrity of the existing paved surfaces and minimize foreign object debris on both the taxiway and runway, thereby supporting safe and efficient airport operations. As a civilian airport infrastructure investment, this grant aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the long-term economic benefits of transportation infrastructure throughout the region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 11,273 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 7,150 of existing paved runway 17/35 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with arbon valley, idaho.