Rehabilitate taxiway; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded $464,953.68 to Baudette Lake of the Woods Airport under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 17, 2025, to fund the final construction phase of critical airport infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction. The project encompasses reconstruction of 50 feet of deteriorated Taxiway A3 pavement; rehabilitation of 800 feet of Taxiway A to extend its useful service life; and reconstruction of precision approach path indicator (PAPI) systems and runway end identifier lights (REILs) for Runway 12/30 at both runway thresholds. All components addressed infrastructure that had reached the end of its useful life or required structural maintenance to ensure continued safe airport operations.

This grant award represents the final reimbursement phase for work completed in July 2024 at the Baudette, Minnesota airport facility. The project completion date is scheduled for September 16, 2029, accommodating the typical four-year project period for Airport Improvement Program grants. As a locally government-owned public-use airport, Baudette Lake of the Woods Airport utilized these federal funds to maintain essential aviation infrastructure and support the transportation and economic needs of the Baudette region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 50 feet of existing paved taxiway A3 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs precision approach path indicator system for runway 12/30, at the threshold for runway 12, that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs precision approach path indicator system for runway 12/30, at the threshold for runway 30, that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs runway end identifier lights for runway 12/30, at the threshold for runway 12, that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs runway end identifier lights for runway 12/30, at the threshold for runway 30, that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 800 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds the final reimbursement for this project completed in july 2024. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with baudette, minnesota.