Reconstruct taxiway lighting; rehabilitate taxiway; extend/expand taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region awarded Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority a Project Grant totaling $2,651,478.89 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 15, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 14, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 design activities for three interconnected taxiway infrastructure projects at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The scope includes extending Taxiway L by 1,760 feet to accommodate additional based aircraft, reconstructing the lighting systems for Taxiway D which has reached the end of its operational life, and rehabilitating 1,050 feet of existing Taxiway V pavement to maintain structural integrity and extend its useful life. The grant reimburses work completed in November 2024.

These infrastructure improvements support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits by modernizing airport facilities critical to regional aviation operations. As a civilian public-use airport included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, Gerald R. Ford International Airport is eligible for AIP funding to develop and maintain essential airport infrastructure serving civil aeronautics needs across the Great Lakes region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxiway L by an additional 1,760 feet in length to accommodate more based aircraft. This project reconstructs existing taxiway D lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 1,050 feet of existing paved taxiway V to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds the reimbursement of this project completed in november 2024. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with grand rapids, michigan.