Reseal taxilane pavement; rehabilitate taxiway; reseal taxiway pavement; reseal apron pavement; reconstruct snow removal equipment; realign taxiway

This $969,825.26 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund infrastructure improvements at the Bemidji Regional Airport in Bemidji, Minnesota. The grant will support the realignment of Taxiway A, rehabilitation of 7,660 feet of Taxiway A, replacement of snow removal equipment, and resealing of various taxiways, taxilanes, and the general aviation apron. These projects aim to maintain the structural integrity and extend the useful life of the airport's pavement infrastructure, bring the facility into conformity with current standards, and replace end-of-life equipment. This grant covers the design phase, with construction and implementation planned through the ultimate completion date of August 19, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project realigns existing paved taxiway a connector by 45 degrees to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 7,660 feet of the existing paved taxiway a and connectors to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including 1 deicing truck that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reseals 1,010 feet of the existing taxiway k and connector pavement and joints at a non hub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 1,394 feet of the existing west hangar taxilane pavement and joints at a non hub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,055 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement and joints at a non hub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,150 feet of the existing taxiway b pavement and joints at a non hub primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bemidji, minnesota.