Extend/expand taxilane; rehabilitate taxiway; rehabilitate taxilane

The City of Madison received a $420,965.26 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) awarded on September 5, 2025. The grant funds the final construction phase of airport infrastructure improvements at Madison Airport in Madison, Indiana, with a project completion date of September 4, 2029. Deliverables include extension of Taxilane C by 220 feet to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and rehabilitation of approximately 2,610 linear feet across five existing taxilanes (A1, B1, B2, B3, and C1) that have reached the end of their useful lives.

Additionally, the grant funds rehabilitation of 5,870 linear feet of existing paved Taxiway A to maintain pavement structural integrity and extend its useful life. These infrastructure improvements are designed to bring the airport into conformity with current standards and enhance overall airfield operations. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs and provide long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxilane C an additional 220 feet in length to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 410 feet of the existing taxilane A1, 540 feet of the existing taxilane B1, 600 feet of the existing taxilane B2, 480 feet of the existing taxilane B3, and 580 feet of the existing taxilane C1 that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project rehabilitates 5,870 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with madison, indiana.