Widen runway. This grant is funded by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This $3.77 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will fund the design and first phase of construction to widen Runway 17R/35L at the Oklahoma City Airport Trust in Bethany, Oklahoma. The grant is awarded under the Airport Improvement Program, which is listed in the CFDA as 20.106 and aims to support FAA's strategic goals of safety, people, global leadership, and operational excellence through airport infrastructure projects. Specifically, this grant will increase the runway width to 100 feet to meet federal design standards, with work expected to be completed by August 2026. By upgrading this airfield, the funding will help provide safer and more efficient aviation operations that benefit the communities around Oklahoma City.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project widens runway 17R/35L to 100 feet to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design and the first phase of the construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with oklahoma city, oklahoma.