Construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $615,789.47 to the City of Shawnee under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 16, 2025, to construct Phase One of a taxilane improvement project at Shawnee Regional Airport. This phase encompasses construction of 1,700 feet of a planned 2,600-foot hangar taxilane designed to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project is scheduled for completion by September 15, 2029.

The taxilane construction represents critical infrastructure development that enhances airport operational capability and safety. Upon project completion, the new taxilane will facilitate aircraft movement to hangar facilities and support the airport's long-term capacity for general aviation activity. This funding falls under the broader Airport Improvement Program framework, which supports nationwide airport infrastructure modernization through federal investment in transportation infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs and generate long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 2,600 foot hangar taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase one of two, which consists of construction of 1,700 feet of taxilane. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with shawnee, oklahoma.