The City of New Philadelphia, Ohio was awarded a $150,000 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region. The grant funding supports the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106).
Through this award, the City will shift an existing taxiway at the New Philadelphia airport 15 feet northeast to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards. The grant funds the design phase of this taxiway reconfiguration project. Upon completion, the project will enhance safety at the airport by bringing taxiway infrastructure into compliance with federal standards. The award was issued on July 19, 2022 and runs through July 18, 2026, supporting the DOT's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence through its Office of Airports grant programs.