Rehabilitate taxiway

The City of Chanute, Kansas received a $185,267.37 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 August 26, 2025. This grant funds a portion of a taxiway rehabilitation project at Chanute Regional Airport, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2029. The primary deliverable is the structural rehabilitation and pavement restoration of 4,000 feet of existing paved parallel taxiway to maintain pavement integrity and extend its useful service life.

This grant represents partial federal funding for the airport improvement project, with an associated FAA Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The rehabilitation work will benefit airports serving the Chanute, Kansas area and aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining safe, efficient airport infrastructure as part of the nationwide system of public-use airports. Upon completion, the project will support long-term operational effectiveness and economic benefits for the region's aviation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,000 feet of the existing paved parallel taxiway to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chanute, kansas.