Reconstruct taxiway

The City of Duluth, operating as the Duluth Airport Authority, received a $11.54 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025. This grant funds Phase 8 of a comprehensive taxiway reconstruction project at Duluth International Airport in Hermantown, Minnesota, consisting of the reconstruction of 2,900 linear feet of deteriorated pavement and the completion of the fourth design phase. The project addresses approximately 10,600 total feet of existing paved Taxiway A that has reached the end of its useful life.

The grant will be executed through September 17, 2029, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through critical airport infrastructure modernization. This funding enables the airport authority to systematically restore critical taxiway infrastructure essential for safe and efficient aircraft operations, supporting continued civil aeronautics services for the Duluth metropolitan region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 10,600 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 8, which consists of reconstruction of 2,900 feet of pavement and the fourth design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with duluth, minnesota.