Construct taxiway; construct apron; reconstruct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $327,665.26 to the Port of Othello on June 24, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund Phase 2 construction at Othello Municipal Airport.

The project constructs a new 200-foot Taxiway A connector, a new 5,167-square-yard general aviation tie-down apron, and removes 200 feet of existing nonstandard Taxiway B pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. These improvements bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the construction phase; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant (CFDA 20.116) funds the remaining eligible portion of the project.

The Port of Othello, a municipal airport authority in Othello, Washington, is the recipient. Work is performed at Othello Municipal Airport in Othello, Washington. The period of performance extends from June 24, 2026, to June 23, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant, awarded as a lump sum and released upon reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 200-foot taxiway a connector to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 5,167 square yard tie-down GA apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project removes 200 feet of existing nonstandard taxiway B pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with othello, washington.