Construct apron; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation a Project Grant valued at $2,664,152.63 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 15, 2025. This grant funds a state block grant program administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation to support infrastructure improvements at nonprimary airports throughout Illinois. The award encompasses construction of airport aprons and taxilanes, with an ultimate completion date of August 14, 2029.

Under this grant, the Illinois Department of Transportation is managing sub-awards to eligible airport operators within the state. Chicago Executive Airport, Illinois's third busiest airport, received a sub-award dated December 9, 2024, for apron construction at the northeast quadrant and taxiway access improvements. These types of projects—including airfield pavement work, taxiway rehabilitation, and related infrastructure enhancements—are typical Airport Improvement Program eligible activities designed to maintain and modernize the state's airport system infrastructure to support civil aeronautics operations and economic development.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of illinois to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the illinois state block grant program.