Reseal/resurface taxiway

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Pacific Region, awarded a Project Grant of $301,578.95 to Nye County on September 17, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reseal and resurface approximately 7,600 linear feet of existing Taxiway A pavement at Tonopah Airport in Nevada. This infrastructure improvement project is designed to extend the useful life of the nonprimary airport's taxiway system and will be completed by September 16, 2029. The grant provides federal funding directly to airport infrastructure serving the Tonopah region and surrounding Nye County communities.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance nationwide to ensure a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. Taxiway rehabilitation projects such as this reseal/resurface work represent standard eligible activities under the program, contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 7600 feet of existing taxiway a pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tonopah, nevada.