Construct taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $239,204.21 to the City of Omak under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on June 8, 2026, to fund a portion of a new 1,200-foot southeast hangar area taxilane construction project that will provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current standards.

This grant funds eligible project costs in conjunction with a separate Airport Infrastructure Grant that covers the remaining eligible expenses. Performance occurs at Omak, Washington, with an ultimate completion date of June 7, 2030. The AIP program assists sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics and supports long-term economic benefits through investment in airport infrastructure, environmental protection, and transportation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,200 foot southeast hangar area taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with omak, washington.