Expand apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through its Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded a Project Grant of $315,789.47 to the City of Harlan on August 5, 2025, with a completion date of August 4, 2029. This grant funds a portion of a terminal apron expansion project at Harlan Municipal Airport designed to add 2,000 square yards of apron surface area and bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. The remaining eligible project costs are being funded through a complementary Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant.

The project directly benefits airports associated with Harlan, Iowa, by providing critical airport infrastructure improvements. The terminal apron expansion represents a standard airport modernization initiative consistent with FAA strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. The grant is part of the City of Harlan's broader strategy of leveraging federal airport infrastructure programs, with the municipality having previously received multiple AIP and IIJA awards for projects including taxi lane reconstruction, airport pavement work, and airport master plan updates. This funding supports the FAA's mission to maintain a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal apron by adding 2,000 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with a infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with harlan, iowa.