Shift taxiway

This Project Grant award, administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), provides $6.3 million in federal funding to the Lafayette Airport Commission to shift Taxiway B at Lafayette Regional Airport by 70 feet to bring the facility into conformity with current FAA standards. The project commenced on September 15, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 14, 2029. This grant funds a portion of the total taxiway realignment project, with the remaining eligible costs supported by an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant.

The taxiway shifting project represents a critical infrastructure improvement initiative designed to enhance airport operational efficiency and safety compliance. Upon completion, the repositioned taxiway will enable the Lafayette Regional Airport to meet current regulatory standards for airfield design and operations. As is standard under the Airport Improvement Program, the Lafayette Airport Commission is required to maintain project documentation and accounting records, submit periodic progress reports to the FAA, and comply with all federal grant compliance requirements throughout the four-year implementation period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts the existing paved taxiway B by 70 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lafayette, louisiana.