Construct taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Salt Lake's Department of Airports a Project Grant totaling $19,385,798.67 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on May 29, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 28, 2029. The grant funds Phase One construction of vehicle service roads underlying two new 4,200-foot paved taxiways (Taxiway U and Taxiway V) at Salt Lake City International Airport. These taxiway infrastructure improvements are designed to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and support the safe and efficient operation of the airport system.

This infrastructure project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to airport sponsors across the United States to develop and modernize airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and support civil aeronautics. The City of Salt Lake Department of Airports, as the awardee, is responsible for project implementation and must comply with standard federal grant requirements, including environmental assessments, periodic progress reporting, and maintenance of accounting records for the duration of the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 4,200 foot paved taxiway u to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 4,200 foot paved taxiway v to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase one, which consists of construction of a portion of the vehicle service roads underneath taxiway u. This grant funds phase one, which consists of construction of a portion of the vehicle service roads underneath taxiway v. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with salt lake city, utah.