Reconstruct runway

The Des Moines Airport Authority received a $274,837.78 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the eighth phase of reconstructing 9,000 feet of runway pavement at Des Moines International Airport that had reached the end of its useful life. Specifically, the funding supports a reimbursable agreement for flight checks and construction supervision associated with the runway reconstruction project, with work expected to conclude in October 2022. The grant will provide federal support for critical infrastructure improvements benefiting aviation facilities and operations in Des Moines, Iowa.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructed 9,000 feet of the existing runway 5/23 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the eighth phase, which consists of a reimbursable agreement for flight checks and construction supervision. The reimbursable agreement is scheduled to conclude in october 2022. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with DES moines, iowa.