Extend/expand taxilane; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $473,684.21 to Ohio University on August 20, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support critical airfield infrastructure improvements at an airport serving Athens, Ohio. The project encompasses the construction of a new 893-foot taxilane C and the extension of existing taxilane B by an additional 500 feet. These taxilane improvements will provide necessary airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The grant period extends through August 19, 2029, allowing four years for project completion. The work will be performed at the airport facility in Albany, Ohio, and represents a strategic investment in regional airport infrastructure modernization. This award is part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program initiative, which supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 893 foot taxilane c to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project extends existing taxilane b an additional 500 feet in length to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with athens, ohio.