Construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded $103,902.11 to the City of Duluth, operating as the Duluth Airport Authority, on August 12, 2025, to construct a new 1,600 square-foot snow removal equipment building at Duluth International Airport in Hermantown, Minnesota. This project is designed to bring the airport into conformity with current federal standards for airport infrastructure and represents the final construction phase of a larger initiative. The grant funds a portion of eligible project costs, with remaining project expenses supported by additional Airport Improvement Program and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding.

The snow removal equipment building will enhance the airport's operational capacity and infrastructure resilience by providing dedicated, standards-compliant storage for critical snow removal and deicing equipment necessary for year-round airport operations in Minnesota's climate. The project has an anticipated completion date of August 11, 2029, allowing a four-year period for construction and project closeout activities consistent with typical FAA Airport Improvement Program timelines.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,600 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with airport improvement program and airport infrastructure grant grants that fund the remaining eligible portions of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with duluth, minnesota.