Rehabilitate apron; realign taxiway

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will fund the rehabilitation of an existing terminal apron and the realignment of an existing taxiway at an airport associated with New Lexington, Ohio. Specifically, the grant will provide $523,922.22 to construct the taxiway realignment and design the overall project. This grant is part of a multi-phase effort to bring the airport into conformity with current standards, enhance safety, and maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. The awardee, the Perry County Commissioners, is a U.S. local government entity registered as a DOT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Transit Authority. The grant award has an intended completion date of September 3, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project realigns existing paved northwest connector taxiway by 45 degrees to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 3,200 square yards of the existing terminal apron to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. . This grant funds phase 3, which consists of constructing the taxiway. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with new lexington, ohio.