Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway; realign taxiway

This federal Project Grant award, valued at $1,411,502.22, was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds will be used by the County of King, which operates the King County International Airport in Seattle, Washington, to undertake a series of critical infrastructure improvements, including:

• Realigning and reconstructing 400 feet of existing Taxiway A7 and 500 feet of Runway 14L/32R that have reached the end of their useful life
• Reconstructing the existing lighting systems on Runway 14L/32R and Taxiways A4 and A7
• Realigning the existing Taxiway A4 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards

These projects are part of a broader Phase 2 effort to maintain the integrity and operational efficiency of the King County International Airport's critical infrastructure. The grant award was made on August 19, 2024, with a planned ultimate completion date of August 18, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project realigns existing paved taxiway A4 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 400 feet of the existing paved taxiway A7 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 500 feet of existing paved runway 14L/32R that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 14L/32R that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on taxiways A4 and A7 that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction of the realignment of taxiway A4. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of reconstructing 400 feet of taxiway A7 pavement. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of reconstructing 500 feet of pavement on runway 14L/32R. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of reconstructing the existing lighting on runway 14L/32R. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of reconstructing the existing lighting on taxiways A4 and A7. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of phase 2. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with seattle, washington.