Reseal/resurface runway

The City of Fort Dodge, operating as the Fort Dodge Airport Commission, received a formula grant award of $450,777.89 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 28, 2025. This grant supports the resealing and resurfacing of 5,301 feet of existing Runway 12/30 pavement and joints at Fort Dodge Regional Airport, a non-primary public-use airport. The project is designed to extend the useful life of the runway infrastructure and maintain the airport's operational capacity to serve regional civil aeronautics needs.

The project has a completion timeline extending through August 27, 2029, allowing adequate time for design, construction, and project closeout activities. As a formula grant under the Airport Improvement Program, this award reflects the FAA's strategic commitment to supporting the development and modernization of the nationwide system of public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The funding addresses critical airport infrastructure maintenance needs for a civilian public-use facility serving the Fort Dodge, Iowa community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals and resurfaces 5,301 feet of existing runway 12/30 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort dodge, iowa.