Install taxiway signage/markings; install taxiway lighting

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded Metropolitan Airports Commission $209,774.74 on May 29, 2026, to install taxiway signage, markings, and lighting on Taxiway E at an airport associated with Lake Elmo, Minnesota, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116).

The project brings the airport into conformity with current FAA standards through installation of new Taxiway E signage and lighting. Performance occurs at St. Paul, Minnesota, with a completion date of May 28, 2030. Metropolitan Airports Commission, a state government entity and airport authority headquartered in Minneapolis, serves as the recipient and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six regional general aviation facilities in Minnesota.

The Airport Improvement Program funds airport infrastructure investments to develop a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits. AIP assistance is available to sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs new taxiway E signage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs new lighting on taxiway E to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lake elmo, minnesota.