Reconstruct taxiway

The City of Ottawa, Kansas received a Project Grant award of $615,789.47 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), effective September 10, 2025. This grant funds a portion of a taxiway reconstruction project at Ottawa's municipal airport, specifically the reconstruction of 1,700 feet of existing Taxiway A pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is anticipated for completion by September 9, 2029, with the City of Ottawa's Finance Division serving as the award recipient responsible for project execution and administration.

This grant represents a partial funding commitment for the overall taxiway rehabilitation initiative, with an associated Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing critical airport infrastructure to support continued civil aeronautics operations and long-term economic benefits at the regional facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,700 feet of the existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of 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 ottawa, kansas.