Reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct taxiway signage

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (doing business as Buffalo Niagara International Airport) $11,287,361.11 on August 7, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct taxiway infrastructure at Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

The project reconstructs 1,000 feet of existing paved Taxiway Q pavement and 2,000 feet of existing paved Taxiway P pavement, both of which have reached the end of their useful life. The award also funds reconstruction of existing lighting and signage on both taxiways. This grant funds Phase 2 and the final construction phase of the overall project.

Work is performed in Cheektowaga, New York. The period of performance extends from August 7, 2026, through August 6, 2030.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,000 feet of existing paved taxiway Q pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 2,000 feet of existing paved taxiway P pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway P lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway P signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway Q lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with buffalo, new york.