Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; construct taxiway; reconstruct apron; expand apron

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $1,650,633.33 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to the City of Elbow Lake, Minnesota on September 10, 2024. This grant will fund a multi-phase airport infrastructure improvement project, including:

1. Constructing a new 1,600-foot paved taxiway to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.
2. Expanding the existing general aviation apron by adding 6,583 square yards of new pavement.
3. Reconstructing 8,030 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life.
4. Replacing one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life.

The project is expected to be completed by September 9, 2028, enhancing the safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience of the Elbow Lake airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,600 foot paved taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project expands the existing general aviation apron by adding 6,583 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 8,030 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces 1 existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of pavement construction. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of lighting construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with elbow lake, minnesota.