Construct taxiway. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This $220,500 project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration, under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), will fund the design phase of constructing a 3,500 foot parallel taxiway at Sidney Municipal Airport in Sidney, Ohio. The new taxiway will eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway, improving safety and efficiency at the airport, which benefits the City of Sidney. The grant completion date is July 25, 2025. This award is consistent with the FAA's strategic goals of safety, global leadership, and operational excellence through its airport grant programs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 3,500 foot parallel taxiway to runway 10/28 to eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sidney, ohio.