Reconstruct apron

The City of Grinnell received a $116,000 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 6, 2025, with a completion date of August 5, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 design activities for the reconstruction of 4,200 square yards of apron pavement at Grinnell Airport that has reached the end of its useful life. The design phase will establish the technical and engineering specifications necessary to support subsequent construction phases for the airport's pavement rehabilitation project.

This award supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by addressing critical airport infrastructure maintenance needs. As a planning and design grant, it represents the initial phase of the airport's pavement reconstruction initiative and demonstrates the FAA's commitment to maintaining adequate airport infrastructure systems across the nation through its Airport Improvement Program, which funds airport development, modernization, and maintenance projects at public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,200 square yards of the existing apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with grinnell, iowa.