Rehabilitate taxiway lighting; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway

This $23.6 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) will fund rehabilitation and reconstruction projects at airports associated with Indianapolis, Indiana. Specifically, the grant will fund the fifth phase of reconstructing 1,000 feet of runway pavement, the first phase of rehabilitating 4,000 feet of taxiway lighting systems, and the fourth phase of reconstructing another 1,000 feet of pavement. The grant award was made on September 2, 2022 to the Indianapolis Airport Authority to complete the projects by September 1, 2026. The funding will enhance safety and extend the useful life of key airfield infrastructure serving the Indianapolis area through these airport improvement activities.

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 10,000 feet of the existing taxiway d pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates the existing taxiway d lighting system to extend its useful life and enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This grant funds the fifth phase, which consists of the reconstruction of 1,000 feet of pavement. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of the rehabilitation of 4,000 feet of taxiway lighting. This grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of the reconstruction of 1,000 feet of pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with indianapolis, indiana.