Reconstruct taxiway

The City of Davenport received a $283,160 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) awarded on July 15, 2025, with a completion date of July 14, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a taxiway reconstruction project at Davenport Regional Airport that will address approximately 3,700 feet of existing Taxiway A pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The design phase represents the initial stage of a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation effort to ensure the airport's continued safe and efficient operations.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. This award aligns with the program's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,700 feet of the existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with davenport, iowa.