Construct taxiway

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will fund the construction of a new 400-foot parallel taxiway and 240-foot connector taxiway to Runway 27 at the Louisa County Airport in Louisa, Virginia. The $497,777.78 grant award covers Phase 3 of this infrastructure project, which aims to expand the airport's aircraft operational capacity. This grant is part of a larger infrastructure improvement initiative at the airport, with future funding anticipated from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Airport Infrastructure Grants and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs. The Industrial Development Authority of Louisa County, the local government entity operating the Louisa County Airport, will be responsible for executing this phase of the taxiway construction project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 400 foot parallel taxiway and associated 240 foot connector taxiway to runway 27 to accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of a portion of the construction phase. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant and future bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grants that will fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with louisa, virginia.