Shift taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Portage County a Project Grant totaling $3,046,251.58 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029. This grant funds infrastructure improvements at Ravenna Airport to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project involves two taxiway relocation and rehabilitation activities: shifting existing paved Taxiway A2 by 215 feet and relocating Taxiway B by 104 feet. Phase 1 of the grant funds pavement shifting work, while Phase 2 funds lighting system upgrades associated with the taxiway relocations.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal grants to support airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance nationwide, including runway and taxiway improvements, lighting system upgrades, and safety enhancements. This award demonstrates the program's commitment to maintaining a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved taxiway A2 by 215 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project shifts existing paved taxiway b by 104 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of shifting the pavement. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of shifting the lighting. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ravenna, ohio.