Reconstruct taxilane; rehabilitate taxilane; rehabilitate runway

The City of Ashland received a $171,170.20 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), inclusive of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs funding, awarded on July 23, 2025. This Phase 1 design grant funds the planning and preliminary engineering for three critical pavement improvement projects at Ashland airport facilities: reconstruction of 150 feet of deteriorated northwestern taxilane pavement, rehabilitation of 3,500 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement to extend structural serviceability, and rehabilitation of 3,600 feet of Runway 12/30 to maintain structural integrity and reduce foreign object debris hazards. The grant supports airport infrastructure modernization through design services and will provide the technical foundation necessary for subsequent construction phases.

This award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by ensuring adequate airport infrastructure across the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The project timeline extends through July 22, 2029, allowing sufficient time for design completion and preparation for future construction phases. As a Phase 1 design-stage project, this funding represents typical investment levels for airport planning initiatives within the Airport Improvement Program, which generally range from approximately $300,000 for design projects to substantially higher amounts for major construction efforts.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 150 feet of existing northwestern portion of taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 3,500 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 3,600 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This 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 ashland, oregon.