Reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Indianapolis Airport Authority received a $56.3 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the reconstruction of runways and taxiways at airports associated with Indianapolis, Indiana. Specifically, it provides for the reconstruction of 10,000 feet of Runway 5R/23L pavement, 11,000 feet of Taxiway D pavement, and the completion of two additional phases consisting of 7,000 feet and 4,700 feet of pavement reconstruction respectively. The grant period runs from September 24, 2021 through September 23, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 10,000 feet of the existing runway 5R/23L pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 11,000 feet of the existing taxiway d pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of the reconstruction of 7,000 feet of pavement. This grant funds the third phase, which consists of the reconstruction of 4,700 feet of pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with indianapolis, indiana.