Rehabilitate taxiway; rehabilitate apron

This federal Project Grant award of $6,717,996.67 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will fund infrastructure rehabilitation projects at the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin. The grant, awarded on September 9, 2024, supports the rehabilitation of 103,000 square yards of the existing east apron pavement, 11,000 feet of Taxiway B, 2,300 feet of Taxiway C, 526 feet of Taxiway H, and 71,000 square yards of the existing south cargo apron pavement. The work aims to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and extend the useful life of the taxiways. This grant represents Phase 1 of the project, which will rehabilitate 42,600 square yards. The projects are funded through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) and are expected to be completed by September 8, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 103,000 square yards of the existing east apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This project rehabilitates 11,000 feet of the existing paved taxiway b to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 2,300 feet of the existing paved taxiway c to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 526 feet of the existing paved taxiway h to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 71,000 square yards of the existing south cargo apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. This project rehabilitates 905 feet of the existing paved taxiway d to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of rehabilitating 42,600 square yards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with madison, wisconsin.