Reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Brown County, Wisconsin a $9.46 million project grant on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds critical infrastructure reconstruction at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport in Howard, Wisconsin, with a project completion deadline of September 17, 2029. The award supports the reconstruction of aging taxiway and apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life, specifically addressing 1,768 linear feet of Taxiway J, 187 linear feet of Taxiway D2, and 23,364 square yards of the East General Aviation Apron.

The project is structured in two phases designed to modernize airport infrastructure and enhance operational compliance with current aviation standards. Phase 1 consists of reconfiguring the southern 490 feet of taxiway to bring the airport into conformity with Federal Aviation Administration standards, while Phase 2 encompasses the reconstruction of the northern 1,278 feet of pavement. These infrastructure improvements will support the airport's long-term operational efficiency and safety while contributing to the broader national goal of maintaining an adequate system of public-use airports to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,768 feet of existing paved taxiway j pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 187 feet of existing paved taxiway D2 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 23,364 square yards of the existing east general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of reconfiguring the southern 490 feet of taxiway to bring the airport in conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of reconstructing the northern 1,278 feet of pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with green BAY, wisconsin.