Construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar; construct taxilane

This $286,018.89 federal Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the construction of airport infrastructure improvements at the Detroit Lakes Municipal Airport in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Specifically, the grant will support the construction of three 367-foot taxilanes to connect two new 8,000 square foot, 6-unit T-hangars for aircraft storage, maintenance, and service to an existing hangar area. This project aims to help the Detroit Lakes Municipal Airport become more self-sustaining by generating revenue through the new hangar facilities. The grant funding covers the design phase as well as the initial construction grading phase of this project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs three 367 foot taxilanes to connect two hangars to an existing hangar area. . This project constructs two new 8,000 square foot 6-unit T-hangars for aircraft storage, maintenance, or service to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds the design phase. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of construction grading. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with detroit lakes, minnesota.