Reconstruct taxilane; rehabilitate taxiway; reseal/resurface runway pavement

This federal Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), CFDA 20.106 - Airport Improvement Program, provides $1,581,205.56 to the City of Brainerd, Minnesota for the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. The grant funds the reconstruction of 68 feet of Taxilane G pavement, the rehabilitation of 720 feet of Taxiway A and connectors, and the resealing of 6,512 feet of Runway 5/23 pavement. These infrastructure improvements are intended to extend the useful life of critical airport assets, maintain pavement integrity, and minimize foreign object debris. The project activities will be performed between August 2024 and August 2028, with the grant funding the final construction phase.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 68 feet of the existing taxilane g pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 720 feet of the existing paved taxiway a and connectors to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project reseals 6,512 feet of existing runway 5/23 pavement and joints at a non hub primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of removing the taxiway A2 connector. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with brainerd, minnesota.