Reconstruct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded the City of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, $2,520,600 on May 28, 2026, through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct 2,100 feet of existing paved Taxiway A at Pittsfield Municipal Airport.

This award funds the final construction phase of the taxiway reconstruction project. Taxiway A pavement has reached the end of its useful life, and this grant provides federal funding to complete the reconstruction work. Performance is located in Pittsfield, MA, with an ultimate completion date of May 27, 2030.

The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. AIP funds airport infrastructure investments supporting long-term economic benefits, environmental protection, and transportation development. Projects must be included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems and are considered by the FAA Administrator necessary to provide a safe and efficient airport system.

This is a Project Grant, an assistance type providing funding for discrete projects rather than formula allocation. The recipient, City of Pittsfield, is the ultimate beneficiary receiving federal funding for airport infrastructure modernization.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 2,100 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pittsfield, massachusetts.