Realign runway; construct taxiway; rehabilitate runway

The City of Twin Falls, Idaho received a $657,466.32 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 September 18, 2025. The grant funds three interconnected airport infrastructure projects designed to bring Twin Falls Airport into compliance with current federal standards. The City will construct a new 3,000-foot Taxiway A, realign the existing paved Runway 12/30 by 50 degrees to the new directional heading 17/35, and rehabilitate 8,704 feet of existing paved Runway 8/26 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. These improvements are expected to enhance airport safety and operational efficiency while extending the useful life of critical runway infrastructure.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, providing a four-year implementation period typical for FAA airport development initiatives. As a civilian airport infrastructure grant, this award directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through modernization of airport facilities. The City of Twin Falls, operating through its Urban Renewal Agency, has established a track record as an active federal grant recipient, particularly for FAA-funded airport improvement projects totaling over $5 million in recent years.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 3000 foot taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project realigns existing paved runway 12/30 by 50 degrees to new directional heading 17/35 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 8704 feet of existing paved runway 8/26 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 twin falls, idaho.