Reconstruct taxiway; install taxiway lighting

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration awarded a $3,768,617.60 Project Grant to the City of Mesquite, Nevada under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund reconstruction of 5,200 feet of existing taxiway pavement at the Mesquite Airport that has reached the end of its useful life. It will also install a new taxiway lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. Completion is expected by June 12, 2027. The grant aims to provide federal funding to improve infrastructure at the municipally-owned Mesquite Airport and thereby support aviation activities in Mesquite, Nevada.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs a new taxiway a lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This project reconstructs 5,200 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of installing a new taxiway lighting system. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reconstruction of 5,200 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mesquite, nevada.