Expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the City of Storm Lake, Iowa, $587,756.84 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on May 16, 2026, to fund the final construction phase of an apron expansion adding 7,500 square yards at Storm Lake Airport.

The project brings the airport into conformity with current standards. This award funds a portion of the final phase; an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance runs from May 16, 2026, through May 15, 2030, with work performed at Storm Lake, IA 50588. The City of Storm Lake operates the airport through its Airport Commission as a public-use facility eligible under the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Earlier phases of the apron expansion were funded through a $205,372.63 Airport Improvement Program grant dated August 12, 2025, for design activities, and a $554,627.37 Airport Infrastructure Grants program award also dated May 16, 2026, for a separate 2,500-square-yard transient apron expansion.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing apron by adding 7,500 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with storm lake, iowa.