Rehabilitate taxiway lighting; rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The City of Chicago Department of Aviation received a $37.5 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 22, 2025, with a completion date of September 21, 2029. This award funds Phase 2 rehabilitation of airport infrastructure at Chicago's airports, specifically the rehabilitation of 4,461 feet of Runway 13L/31R pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, along with the rehabilitation of existing lighting systems on Runway 13L/31R and taxiways H, H1, K, and connector taxiways A and K. These infrastructure improvements are designed to extend the useful life of critical airfield assets while maintaining safe and efficient airport operations.

The project represents part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program initiative to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. As a civilian infrastructure investment project, this award directly supports the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by addressing aging airfield infrastructure critical to the Chicago metropolitan area's transportation system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,522 feet of existing paved runway 13L/31R to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 13L/31R (formerly runway 13C/31C) lighting to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing taxiways h, H1, k and connector taxiways a and k lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of rehabilitation of 4,461 feet. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chicago, illinois.