Rehabilitate taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $425,209.47 to the City of Caldwell on June 21, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to rehabilitate 2,000 feet of the mid-field section of Taxiway C at Caldwell Regional Airport. The project maintains structural pavement integrity, minimizes foreign object debris, and extends the taxiway's useful life. This award funds Phase 2 construction; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project.

The City of Caldwell, a municipal government entity, is the recipient. Performance occurs at Caldwell, Idaho with a period of performance from June 21, 2026, through June 20, 2030.

The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides up to $14.5 billion over five years for runway, taxiway, safety, sustainability, terminal, airport transit connection, and roadway projects at eligible airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. The program awards assistance by lump sum and releases funds upon applicant application for reimbursement of expenses. Projects are expected to be completed within four years of grant award, with most airports completing work within two to three years.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 2000 feet of the mid-field section of the existing paved taxiway c to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris and to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with caldwell, idaho.