EVERETT—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday an $8.5 million Airport Infrastructure Grant to reconstruct 1,600 feet of the existing Taxilane E at Seattle Paine Field International Airport that has reached the end of its useful life.
“Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Paine Field has the funding it needs to invest in a better taxiway, improve safety and create more jobs,” said Rep Larsen, the lead Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. “You cannot have a big-league economy with little league infrastructure, and this critical investment ensures Snohomish County can keep the momentum going to drive the regional economy and support local jobs.”
Joshua Marcy, Director for Seattle Paine Field Airport, in a statement to the Lynnwood Times, thanked Representative Larsen for securing the much-needed funding.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Federal Aviation Administration for the $8.5 million Airport Infrastructure Grant and the tireless efforts of Rep. Larsen to support Paine Field and all airports across the country,” said Marcy. “This funding will allow us to reconstruct the remaining 1,600 feet of Taxilane E, which is vital for our key business tenants. By ensuring that our infrastructure meets the highest safety and operational standards, we are reinforcing our commitment to supporting both our local economy and airport users.”
A total of $163 million comprising some 64 AIGs were awarded across the country in this round of funding. Other Washington state recipients announced by the FAA on Friday were:
- $64,600 – Bowerman Field / HQM to conducts a new site selection study for a new fuel farm
- $544,756 – Bremerton Ntl / PWT for updates to its existing airport master plan study
- $247,532 – Chehalis-Centralia / CLS to construct a new 235,632 square yard northeast development including Apron, taxiway, terminal, auto parking and north access road to accommodate more passengers and aircraft operations
- $1,063,312 – Pangborn Memorial / EAT to acquire one multi-tasking plow and broom snow removal equipment to enhance the airport’s ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions
The grant comes from FAA’s Airport Infrastructure Grant program (AIG), which was established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to invest in airport runways, terminals, safety and sustainability projects, as well as airport-transit connections and roadway projects. The BIL invests $15 billion over five years in the AIG program.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Article updated 6:22 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2025, with a statement from Joshua Marcy, Director for Seattle Paine Field Airport.
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
