Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The City of Aberdeen, South Dakota received a $290,000 Formula Grant award dated July 15, 2026, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to support critical airport infrastructure modernization and design activities. The grant funds three distinct design phases: Phase 1 encompasses the design of an expansion to the existing 8,900 square-foot snow removal equipment building, which will be expanded by 5,400 square feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards; Phase 2 funds the design of a deicing pad; and Phase 3 funds the design of a fire alarm system. Additionally, the grant supports reconstruction of an existing lighting vault building and equipment that has reached the end of its useful life.

These design and planning activities represent the foundational stages of a multi-phase airport infrastructure improvement project with an ultimate completion date of July 14, 2030. The project addresses both modernization needs (expanding the snow removal building to meet current standards) and infrastructure preservation (replacing the lighting vault systems). As a Formula Grant award under the Airport Improvement Program, this funding supports the airport's role in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems and contributes to the long-term economic and operational benefits of regional aviation infrastructure in South Dakota.