Rehabilitate taxiway; realign taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded $886,199.56 to the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust (doing business as Tulsa Airport Authority) on June 25, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This Project Grant funds Phase 1 (design) for two critical taxiway infrastructure projects at Tulsa-area airports. The first project realigns existing paved Taxiway K by 40 degrees to bring airport operations into conformity with current FAA standards, while the second project rehabilitates 5,900 feet of existing paved Taxiway M to maintain structural pavement integrity and minimize foreign object debris contamination. These improvements are designed to extend taxiway useful life and ensure continued safe airport operations.

The grant award, with an ultimate completion date of June 24, 2029, represents federal investment in transportation infrastructure critical to the Tulsa, Oklahoma region's aviation system. As a local government airport authority and DOT-certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust will manage these design phase activities, with expected progression to construction phases in subsequent funding cycles. The infrastructure improvements align with the Airport Improvement Program's strategic objectives to enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and maintain a comprehensive nationwide airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project realigns existing paved taxiway k by 40 degrees to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 5,900 feet of existing paved taxiway m to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. The grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tulsa, oklahoma.