Strengthen taxiway

Federal Project Grant Award Summary

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), operated by Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, received a $10 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 17, 2025, with a completion date of September 16, 2029. The project will strengthen and rehabilitate Taxiways R3 and R4 and the adjacent taxilane at the airport to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. This infrastructure improvement initiative will enhance the airport's operational safety and efficiency while supporting regional transportation infrastructure.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and legacy COVID-19 relief grants, supports the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. Typical projects under this program include taxiway and taxilane improvements, runway rehabilitation, terminal modernization, and safety enhancements. The four-year project timeline is standard for FAA airport infrastructure awards and allows adequate time for design, construction, and project closeout activities. As the grant recipient, Milwaukee County must maintain required accounting records, submit periodic progress reports, and retain an updated airport layout plan throughout the grant agreement period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project strengthens taxiway R3 and R4 and the adjacent taxilane to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with milwaukee, wisconsin.