Rehabilitate taxiway; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration's Eastern Region awarded Norfolk Airport Authority a $705,790 Project Grant on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support airfield infrastructure improvements at Norfolk International Airport. Phase 1 of this project encompasses the design phase for two complementary initiatives: construction of a new 1,400-foot Taxilane X to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive cargo area and rehabilitation of 200 feet of existing Taxiway A to maintain pavement structural integrity and extend its useful life. These improvements are intended to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, allowing sufficient time for the design phase and subsequent construction activities. The funding supports the Norfolk Airport Authority's broader infrastructure modernization strategy, which has received approximately $80 million in federal support through various Federal Aviation Administration programs. Upon completion, these taxiway and taxilane improvements will enhance operational efficiency and safety at the airport while supporting the regional transportation infrastructure network serving the Norfolk, Virginia area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,400-foot taxilane X to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive cargo area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 200 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with norfolk, virginia.