Reconstruct taxiway

The City of St. George received a $13.38 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on September 18, 2025. This grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for the reconstruction of 9,300 linear feet of existing paved Taxiway A at St. George Regional Airport. The taxiway pavement has reached the end of its useful life and requires full reconstruction to maintain safe and efficient airport operations. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029.

This award supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. As a civilian airport infrastructure project, the taxiway reconstruction will enhance the airport's ability to support civil aeronautics operations and serve the St. George, Utah region. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to assist public-use airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with eligible projects including taxiway improvements and pavement rehabilitation work such as that being undertaken at this facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 9,300 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. . This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ST. George, utah.