Extend/expand taxiway

The City of Kingman received a $195,000 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 6, 2025, with a completion date of August 5, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 (design activities) of a taxiway extension project at Kingman Airport in Kansas. The project will extend the existing taxiway by 1,700 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and enhance operational capabilities.

This award is part of a larger multi-funded airport infrastructure initiative, with this grant covering the design phase portion of eligible project costs. The FAA is obligating these funds as part of its broader commitment to develop and modernize airport infrastructure through the Airport Improvement Program, which supports projects critical to maintaining a safe and efficient national airport system. An associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the overall taxiway extension project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxiway an additional 1,700 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. 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 kingman, kansas.