Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the covid-19 pandemic

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded a $1.6 million project grant to the Mason City Airport Commission under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds will support construction of a 400 foot taxi lane connecting an existing hangar area to a new hangar area at the Mason City, Iowa airport. An additional $500,000 will rehabilitate pavement on 500 feet of an existing taxi lane to extend its useful life. The grant aims to provide economic relief to U.S. airports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through infrastructure improvement projects that benefit Mason City, Iowa. Work is scheduled to be completed by July 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 400 foot taxilane to connect an existing hangar area to a new hangar area. . This project rehabilitates 500 feet of the existing taxilane pavement to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mason city, iowa.