Reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct taxiway; obstruction marking/lighting/removal; reconstruct taxiway signage

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Cincinnati $290,950.53 on August 13, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund Phase 1 design activities for taxiway reconstruction and obstruction removal at Cincinnati airports.

The project reconstructs 960 feet of existing Taxiway D pavement, taxiway lighting, and taxiway signage that have reached the end of their useful life, and removes Hangar 3, identified as an obstruction by the Federal Aviation Administration, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Phase 1 consists of design work only; construction is not included in this award. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Performance occurs in Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. The period of performance runs from August 13, 2026, through August 12, 2030, with a maximum four-year project timeline typical of the Airport Infrastructure Grants program. The City of Cincinnati acts as the prime recipient and ultimate beneficiary of this federal funding for airports associated with Cincinnati, Ohio.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 960 feet of existing paved taxiway d pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway d lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway d signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project removes hangar 3 identified as an obstruction by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cincinnati, ohio.