Reconstruct runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Region awarded a $3.612 million formula grant on August 27, 2025, to Tekamah Municipal Airport under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct 4,000 feet of existing paved Runway 15/33. This construction phase grant represents the final phase of a comprehensive runway rehabilitation project for the airport located in Tekamah, Nebraska. The project is scheduled for completion by August 26, 2029, and will address infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life, supporting critical aviation services to Burt County and surrounding regions.

The grant funding enables the reconstruction of deteriorated runway pavement, which is essential to maintaining safe and efficient airport operations. This award is part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide. The project directly supports the airport's long-term infrastructure needs and complements a related design phase grant of $306,000 awarded in 2025, together totaling $3.918 million for the full runway reconstruction initiative.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,000 feet of existing paved runway 15/33 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tekamah, nebraska.