Reconstruct taxiway lighting; rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Renton a $1,292,222.22 project grant on September 13, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for taxiway infrastructure improvements at Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Washington, with an ultimate completion date of September 12, 2029. The project deliverables include the reconstruction of existing Taxiway A lighting that has reached the end of its service life and the rehabilitation of approximately 5,308 feet of existing paved Taxiway A and connector Taxiways A-1 through A-7 to maintain structural pavement integrity and extend useful life.

This grant represents partial federal funding for Phase 2 of the airport improvement project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible portion of the construction phase. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide, with the goal of maintaining a safe and efficient airport system while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing taxiway a lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 5,308 feet of existing paved taxiway a and connector taxiways a-1 through a-7 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of phase 2. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with renton, washington.