Rehabilitate taxiway; update exhibit a airport property inventory map; realign taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $3,998,031.58 to the Bemidji Regional Airport Authority Commission on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support critical taxiway infrastructure improvements at Bemidji Regional Airport in Minnesota. The project, scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, encompasses three primary deliverables: realignment of existing Taxiway A by 90 degrees to achieve conformity with current FAA standards; rehabilitation of 8,297 linear feet of paved taxiways A, C, and D to maintain structural pavement integrity and minimize foreign object debris; and updates to the airport's Exhibit A property inventory map. This grant funds the final construction phase of a multi-phase project initiative.

These infrastructure improvements directly support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by extending the useful life of critical airport facilities and ensuring regulatory compliance. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to develop and modernize the nationwide airport system; this award represents a substantial federal investment in regional aviation infrastructure that enhances operational efficiency and safety for the Bemidji area's civil aeronautics infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project realigns existing paved taxiway a by 90 degrees to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates 8,297 feet of existing paved taxiways a, c, and d to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend their useful lives. This project updates the existing exhibit a airport property inventory map and accompanies a compatible project. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bemidji, minnesota.