Construct taxilane

The County of Auglaize received a Project Grant award of $151,428.42 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 29, 2025, with a completion date of July 28, 2029. This award funds Phase 1 design activities for the construction of a new 205-foot taxilane in the southwest terminal area of Wapakoneta Airport in New Knoxville, Ohio. The taxilane project will provide airfield access to a nonexclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The funded design phase represents the initial phase of a broader airport infrastructure improvement initiative. Upon completion of the design phase, the taxilane construction project is intended to support economic development through enhanced aircraft operations and hangar development opportunities while maintaining the airport's compliance with current civil aeronautics infrastructure standards. The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide through grants that encompass traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding, and COVID-19 relief provisions.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 205 foot southwest terminal area taxilane to provide airfield access to a nonexclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wapakoneta, ohio.