Acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle; acquire snow removal equipment; expand apron

This Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region, under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), provides $1.88 million to the City of Rapid City, South Dakota to acquire airport rescue and firefighting vehicles, snow removal equipment, and expand an aircraft apron at airports associated with Rapid City. The grant will fund the acquisition of a replacement aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle to help the airport meet safety requirements under 14 CFR Part 139, as well as a new carrier vehicle with plow and broom equipment to enhance airfield clearing during adverse weather. It will also expand an existing general aviation terminal apron by 5,085 square yards to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards. The grant period runs from September 2022 through September 2026 and funds the design phase of the projects.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires a replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to assist the airport to continue meeting 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements. This project acquires one new carrier vehicle with plow and broom equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weather conditions. . This project expands the existing general aviation terminal apron an additional 5,085 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This project funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rapid city, south dakota.