Shift taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works a project grant of $8,419,316.84 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 8, 2025, to fund taxiway infrastructure improvements at Cleveland-area airports. The project consists of multiple phases aimed at bringing airport facilities into conformity with current federal standards. Phase 3 involves the construction of 2,220 feet of pavement, while Phase 4 encompasses the installation of 2,220 feet of taxiway lighting. Additionally, the grant funds the shifting of existing Taxiway A by 25 feet and Taxiway A3 by 330 feet to achieve regulatory compliance. The work is being performed in Mayfield Village, Ohio, with a completion target of August 7, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to maintain a comprehensive system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. This award represents a significant federal investment in regional airport safety and operational capacity, with deliverables focused on pavement reconstruction and lighting system installation that will enhance airfield infrastructure standards across the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved taxiway a by 25 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project shifts existing paved taxiway A3 by 330 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of pavement construction. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of the construction of 2,220 feet of pavement. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of the installation of 2,220 feet of lighting. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the installation of taxiway lighting. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cleveland, ohio.