Acquire snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Willmar $379,051.58 on August 3, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to acquire one new loader carrier vehicle equipped with plow attachment, snow blower attachment, and sweeper attachment for snow removal operations at Willmar Municipal Airport. The equipment will enhance the airport's ability to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather conditions.

This award funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant finances the remaining eligible project costs. The City of Willmar, a Minnesota municipality, is the recipient. The place of performance is Willmar, Minnesota, with an ultimate completion date of August 2, 2030.

The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure supporting long-term economic benefits. AIP-supported projects must be located at airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one new loader carrier vehicle with plow attachment, snow blower attachment, and sweeper attachment snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with willmar, minnesota.