Construct taxiway

The City of Milbank received a $625,000 formula grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 29, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 28, 2029. The grant funds Phase 2 of a taxiway construction project at Milbank Airport, which includes construction of a new 500-foot Taxiway A, asphalt surfacing, taxiway lighting installation, and storm sewer construction and engineering. These improvements are designed to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards.

This award is part of the FAA's broader effort to modernize and maintain the nationwide system of public-use airports through the Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and legacy COVID-19 relief initiatives. The project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while enhancing airport infrastructure serving the Milbank, South Dakota region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 500 foot taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of asphalt surfacing, taxiway lighting, and storm sewer construction and construction engineering. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with milbank, south dakota.