Reconstruct taxiway

The City of Chicago Department of Aviation received a $2.47 million Project Grant awarded on September 22, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Great Lakes Region. This Phase 1 design grant funds the reconstruction of approximately 5,000 feet of existing paved Taxiway V between Taxiway EE and Taxiway Y at Chicago-area airports. The taxiway has reached the end of its useful life and requires complete reconstruction to maintain safe and efficient airport operations.

The grant supports critical airport infrastructure modernization through comprehensive design services necessary to plan the full reconstruction project. Upon completion of the design phase by September 21, 2029, the deliverables will establish technical specifications, engineering plans, and project requirements needed to support future construction phases. This funding aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while contributing to the long-term economic benefits of maintaining adequate transportation infrastructure across the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs approximately 5,000 feet of existing paved taxiway v between taxiway EE and taxiway y that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chicago, illinois.