Acquire snow removal equipment; deicing containment equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Duluth, operating as Duluth Airport Authority, $2,703,486.31 on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to acquire snow removal and deicing containment equipment for Duluth International Airport in Hermantown, Minnesota.

The award funds the acquisition of one combination plow and sander unit, one high-speed rotary plow snow removal equipment, and one liquid deicing vehicle for a public use deicing containment facility. These acquisitions enhance the airport's ability to clear priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. The grant includes future year funding subject to appropriations, with ultimate completion targeted for September 17, 2029.

The assistance type is a formula grant. Place of performance is Hermantown, Minnesota 55811.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 1 combination plow and sander and 1 high speed rotary plow snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This project acquires a liquid deicing vehicle for a public use deicing containment facility. This grant includes future year funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with duluth, minnesota.