Construct/expand hangar; construct taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $219,049.47 to the City of Luverne (doing business as Luverne City Airport) on August 12, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116), a formula grant.

The award funds Phase 1 of a project to construct a new 380-foot taxilane and a 6,426-square-foot non-exclusive hangar for aircraft storage at Luverne City Airport in Luverne, Minnesota. Phase 1 consists of 469 square feet for construction, design, and construction administration. The taxilane will provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The hangar will generate revenue to support airport self-sufficiency.

Performance period runs through August 11, 2030. Work is performed in Luverne, Minnesota.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 380 foot taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 6,426 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of 469 square feet for construction, design, and construction administration. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with luverne, minnesota.