Acquire snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Sturgis $194,500 on June 26, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to acquire one loader with plow, blower, and broom attachments for snow removal equipment. The equipment enhances the airport's ability to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather conditions. This grant funds a portion of the total project cost; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The award covers performance through June 25, 2030, at the airport in South Dakota. The City of Sturgis, a municipal government entity, is the recipient and ultimate beneficiary. The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with funds supporting airport infrastructure investments that advance transportation, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits. Recipients must maintain airport layout plans for the duration of the grant agreement (typically 20 years) and retain accounting records for three years after final expenditure reporting.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one loader with plow, blower, and broom attachments 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 sturgis, south dakota.