Construct/expand fuel farm; reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron; reseal/resurface taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $651,909.47 to the City of Princeton on August 21, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund Phase 1 design, site work, and construction administration for multiple airfield pavement and fuel infrastructure projects at Princeton Municipal Airport in Princeton, Minnesota.

The award funds expansion of an existing fuel farm through installation of one split fuel tank to support two new fuel types, generating additional airport revenue. Pavement reseal and rejoint work covers 1,300 feet of Taxiway B, 4,900 feet of Taxiway A and connector pavements, 3,900 feet of Runway 16/34, 10,090 square yards of terminal apron, and 4,200 feet of hangar taxilanes. These pavement activities extend the useful life of existing infrastructure at the nonprimary airport.

The award period runs through August 20, 2030. Work is performed in Princeton, Minnesota. The City of Princeton, through its Parks and Recreation Division, is the recipient organization.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding 1 split fuel tank for 2 new fuel types 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 project reseals 1,300 feet of existing taxiway b pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 10,090 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,900 feet of existing runway 16/34 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 4,200 feet of existing hangar taxilanes pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend their useful lives. This project reseals 4,900 feet of existing taxiway a and connector pavements and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend their useful lives. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design, site work, and construction administration. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with princeton, minnesota.