Construct taxilane

The City of Salem, Indiana, received a $372,153.68 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 4, 2025, to support airport infrastructure improvements at Salem Municipal Airport. This award funds Phase 1 (design activities) for the construction of two new taxilanes: a 280-foot East Taxilane and a 305-foot West Taxilane. These taxilanes will provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project is scheduled for completion by September 3, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Great Lakes Region, provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide. This award represents a planning and design phase investment that will establish the foundation for subsequent construction activities to enhance Salem Municipal Airport's operational capabilities and facilitate economic development through improved transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 280 foot east taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 305 foot west taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with salem, indiana.