Shift taxiway

The City of Miami, Oklahoma received a Project Grant of $121,304.21 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) awarded on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029. This grant funds Phase 2 design services for the relocation of Taxiway A at Miami Regional Airport, which will shift the existing paved taxiway 150 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The design phase is one component of a larger infrastructure project, with additional eligible project costs funded through a separate Airport Improvement Program grant.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, including taxiway and taxilane improvements, runway reconstruction, terminal expansion, and safety enhancements. This grant represents the FAA's investment in regional airport infrastructure improvements that support long-term economic benefits and operational excellence while maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved taxiway a by 150 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of design. 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 miami, oklahoma.