Expand apron

The City of Storm Lake, Iowa received a $205,372.63 Project Grant award dated August 12, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase 1 design activities for an apron expansion project at Storm Lake Airport. The project will expand the existing transient apron by 2,500 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. The grant is scheduled for completion by August 11, 2029, and will be executed by the City of Storm Lake Airport Commission.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP (Airport Improvement Program) funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance nationwide. Under this program, Phase 1 funding focuses on design planning and engineering services necessary to advance the transient apron expansion to meet contemporary aviation standards. Upon completion of the design phase, subsequent project phases would address the actual construction and pavement work required for the apron expansion.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing transient apron by adding 2,500 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with storm lake, iowa.