Construct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded a $2,959,275.56 Project Grant on August 21, 2023 to the Greater Rockford Airport Authority, doing business as Chicago Rockford International Airport, through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant will fund the construction of a 1,117 foot extension to Taxiway P, including guidance signs and a reimbursable agreement for navigational aid relocation, to provide improved access to the south cargo apron at the Rockford, Illinois airport. The project is scheduled for completion by August 20, 2027. Additionally, the Greater Rockford Airport Authority received sub-award funding to construct a portion of a new south parallel taxiway for Runway 7/25 as part of the overall airport infrastructure improvement program in the Rockford area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 4,267 foot taxiway P and connectors to provide access to the south cargo apron. This grant funds the third phase, which consists of construction of 1,117 feet of pavement, guidance signs, and a reimbursable agreement for navigational aid relocation. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude february 2027. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rockford, illinois.