Rehabilitate taxiway; acquire snow removal equipment

The City of Akron received a $1.224 million project grant awarded on August 19, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. This Phase 1 design award supports two primary airport infrastructure improvements at Akron's airport facility: the acquisition of one carrier vehicle equipped with broom and plow attachments to enhance snow removal capabilities during adverse weather conditions, and the rehabilitation of 6,000 linear feet of existing paved Taxiway P to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris while extending pavement useful life.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 18, 2029, allowing sufficient time for design phase completion and subsequent implementation activities. By supporting essential airport maintenance and equipment acquisition, this grant directly advances the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while ensuring the Akron-area airport maintains adequate infrastructure to serve civil aeronautics needs. The funding represents a federal investment in regional transportation infrastructure that will benefit the airport operations and traveling public in the Ohio region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one (1) carrier vehicle with broom and plow attachments snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This project rehabilitates 6,000 feet of the existing paved taxiway p to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with akron, ohio.