Construct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Region awarded County of Louisa $288,421.05 on May 7, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new 400-foot parallel taxiway and associated 240-foot connector taxiway to Runway 27 at Louisa airport to accommodate additional aircraft operations. The grant funds a portion of the final construction phase; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant and Airport Infrastructure grant fund the remaining eligible portion. Performance runs through May 6, 2030, at Louisa, VA 23093. This award is one of multiple infrastructure investments the county has secured; it was preceded by a $365,000 Airport Improvement Program formula grant awarded June 8, 2026, to update the airport master plan and layout through June 2030.

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 a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant and airport infrastructure grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with louisa, virginia.