Construct/extend safety area; construct taxiway; expand apron

This Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $370,600 in federal funding to the City of Chandler, Oklahoma for airport infrastructure improvements. The grant supports the following key activities:

1. Constructing a 10-foot expansion of the Runway 17/35 safety area to enhance airport safety.
2. Constructing a new 233-foot paved Taxiway A-3 to bring the Chandler Municipal Airport into conformity with current standards.
3. Expanding the existing general aviation apron by 2,778 square yards to also meet current standards.

This grant funds a portion of Phase 2 construction for these critical airport infrastructure upgrades, with the remaining eligible costs covered by a separate Airport Improvement Program grant. The project is expected to be completed by September 5, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs runway 17/35 safety area by approximately 10 feet to enhance safety. This project constructs a new 233 foot paved taxiway a-3 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. . This project expands the existing general aviation apron by adding 2,778 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chandler, oklahoma.