Construct taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Omak $446,395.79 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on June 1, 2026, to construct a new 1,200-foot southeast hangar area taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This award funds a portion of Phase 1 construction; a companion Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project costs. The City of Omak is the recipient. Performance runs through May 31, 2030, at Omak Airport in Omak, Washington. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides $14.5 billion over five years for primary and nonprimary airport investment in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, and terminal and transit connection work.

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 phase 1, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project costs. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with omak, washington.