Strengthen runway; strengthen taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma $726,600 on August 6, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund Phase 1 design work for taxiway and runway strengthening projects.

The award funds the design phase for strengthening Taxiway A and associated connector taxiways, and for strengthening existing Runway 17/35, bringing the airport into conformity with current standards. Work is performed in Shawnee, Oklahoma with a period of performance extending through August 5, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics and supports long-term economic benefits through investments in airport infrastructure and environmental protection.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project strengthens taxiway a and the associated connector taxiways to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project strengthens existing runway 17/35 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project funds phase 1, which consists of the design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with shawnee, oklahoma.