Shift taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $144,210.53 to the County of White (White County Auditor) on May 16, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 4 of a taxiway realignment project at Monticello Airport in Indiana. This phase consists of partial reimbursement for the relocation of the airport's fuel farm facility, which was completed in May 2023. The project aims to shift the existing paved Taxiway A by 150 feet to bring the airport into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards for airport infrastructure.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This grant demonstrates the program's focus on enhancing airport safety and operational efficiency through infrastructure rehabilitation. The grant agreement extends through May 15, 2029, and requires the recipient to maintain accounting records and submit periodic progress reports documenting project bidding, contracting, work commencement, and completion activities in accordance with FAA grant management requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved taxiway a by 150 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of the partial reimbursement for fuel farm relocation completed in may 2023. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with monticello, indiana.