Construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1.04 million to the City of Pittsfield under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on May 7, 2025, for the construction of a 400-foot taxilane at Pittsfield Municipal Airport. This project represents the final phase of development work designed to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The taxilane construction will enhance airport operational efficiency and infrastructure capacity, with project completion scheduled for May 6, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States, including taxiway rehabilitation, runway reconstruction, and safety improvements. This award to the City of Pittsfield aligns with the program's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide airport system and supporting civil aeronautics development, consistent with the FAA's focus on safety and operational excellence in airport infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 400 foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 400 feet of taxilane. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pittsfield, massachusetts.