Rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through its Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded $326,315.79 to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics on June 11, 2025, for taxiway rehabilitation at Harvard Municipal Airport in Harvard, Nebraska. The project encompasses the rehabilitation of 1,680 feet of existing paved Taxiway A to maintain structural pavement integrity and extend the facility's useful life. This grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with the remaining eligible costs supported by a complementary Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Grant. The project is scheduled for completion by June 10, 2029.

The grant supports critical aviation infrastructure maintenance that enhances airport safety and operational efficiency while sustaining Nebraska's comprehensive airport system. As a state transportation agency, the Division of Aeronautics serves as the grant recipient and project sponsor, responsible for executing the taxiway rehabilitation work and compliance with FAA reporting and record-keeping requirements. This award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through investment in transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 1,680 feet of the existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with harvard, nebraska.