Rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $5.77 million to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (operating as Buffalo Niagara International Airport) on June 27, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate taxiway infrastructure at Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Cheektowaga, New York. This project grant funds Phase 1 of a comprehensive rehabilitation effort targeting 3,165 linear feet of Taxiway A, with Phase 1 consisting of construction work on 1,548 linear feet. The rehabilitation work is designed to maintain structural pavement integrity and extend the taxiway's useful life, with project completion scheduled for June 26, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This grant represents a typical AIP investment in critical airport infrastructure rehabilitation to enhance operational efficiency and safety while supporting civil aeronautics infrastructure resilience. The project directly benefits the Buffalo-Niagara region and supports the broader federal objective of maintaining a comprehensive and safe nationwide airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,165 feet of the existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of construction of 1,548 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with buffalo, new york.