Rehabilitate taxiway; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct taxiway signage

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey $27,970,678.67 on July 27, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct and rehabilitate taxiways at airports in the New York metropolitan area.

The project reconstructs 325 feet each of taxiways G and H and 664 feet of taxiway J, all of which have reached the end of their useful life. The award also funds reconstruction of taxiway Y signage. Rehabilitation work extends to 1,263 feet of taxiway H, 1,404 feet of taxiway E, 4,542 feet of taxiway Z, 6,869 feet of taxiway Y, 702 feet of taxiway G, and 950 feet of taxiway J. Rehabilitation activities maintain structural integrity of existing pavement and minimize foreign object debris to extend useful life.

Work is performed in Queens, New York, with a period of performance from July 27, 2026, through July 26, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides up to $2.39 billion in funding for primary airports across five years beginning in fiscal year 2022, supporting runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, and terminal and roadway projects.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 325 feet of existing paved taxiway g pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 325 feet of existing paved taxiway h pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 664 feet of existing paved taxiway j pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway y signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 1,263 feet of existing paved taxiway h to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 1,404 feet of existing paved taxiway e to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 4,542 feet of existing paved taxiway z to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 6,869 feet of existing paved taxiway y to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 702 feet of existing paved taxiway g to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 950 feet of existing paved taxiway j to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with new york, new york.