Construct taxiway

The Airport Authority of Scottsbluff County, doing business as Western Nebraska Regional Airport, received a $3.68 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). Awarded on August 26, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2029, this grant funds the final construction phase of a new 3,275-foot paved Taxiway D at Western Nebraska Regional Airport in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The taxiway construction project will bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards and operational requirements.

This grant represents a portion of the total project funding, with additional support provided through a separate FAA Airport Improvement Program grant and an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant that collectively fund the remaining eligible project costs. The grant will deliver critical aviation infrastructure improvements that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and capacity at the regional airport while supporting long-term economic benefits to the Scottsbluff area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 3,275 foot paved taxiway D to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant and an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with scottsbluff, nebraska.