Shift or reconfigure existing taxiway

This $2,892,132.22 Project Grant awarded on August 21, 2023 by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the final phase of a project to shift Taxiway A at New Philadelphia Airport in Ohio. The grant will cover the installation of taxiway lights on the newly shifted 3,951 feet of pavement, following an earlier phase that constructed the relocated taxiway. This project aims to bring the taxiway configuration into compliance with FAA design standards. The City of New Philadelphia, a U.S. local government entity, is the primary awardee for this grant. The FAA Airport Improvement Program provides funding to airports for a variety of infrastructure and safety projects to support the agency's strategic goals in areas like safety, people, global leadership, and operational excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts taxiway a from its current airfield location to 15 feet northeast to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This project shifts taxiway a from its current airfield location to 15 feet northeast to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the installation of taxiway lights on the newly shifted pavement. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction of 3,951 feet of the taxiway. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with new philadelphia, ohio.