Construct taxilane

Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Sabetha received a $148,031.11 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct approximately 900 feet of new hangar taxilane infrastructure at Sabetha Regional Airport. The grant was awarded on September 2, 2025, with an expected completion date of September 1, 2029. This taxilane construction will provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformance with current federal standards.

This grant funds a portion of the total project cost, with the remaining eligible project expenses covered by a separate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs and provide long-term economic benefits. As a public entity, the City of Sabetha will manage the project directly and must maintain compliance with FAA reporting and documentation requirements throughout the grant period, including submission of periodic progress reports detailing project bidding, contract awards, and work completion milestones.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 900 foot hanger taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This project is associated with an airport improvement program and an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sabetha, kansas.