Construct taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded County of Lincoln, South Dakota $590,000 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on July 23, 2026, to construct a new 1,800-foot taxilane in the South General Aviation Area at Tea, South Dakota airport. The taxilane will provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This award funds the final construction phase of the project. The period of performance extends through July 22, 2030. County of Lincoln, a local government entity based in Canton, South Dakota and classified as an Airport Authority, serves as the recipient. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with funding directed to airport infrastructure investments that support long-term economic benefits and environmental protection.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,800 foot south general aviation area taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tea, south dakota.