Reconstruct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Erie Regional Airport Authority a $3.18 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, to reconstruct taxiway infrastructure at Erie International Airport in Erie, Pennsylvania. This award funds Phase 9 of a larger 4,400-foot taxiway reconstruction initiative, specifically covering the reconstruction of 457 feet of Taxiway A pavement that has reached the end of its serviceable life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, and will provide critical infrastructure improvements to support safe and efficient airport operations in the Erie region.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide, including runway and taxiway rehabilitation projects. This grant represents the FAA's investment in maintaining the runway and taxiway systems necessary for continued civil aviation operations at Erie International Airport, consistent with the program's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,400 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 9, which consists of reconstruction of 457 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with erie, pennsylvania.