Reconstruct taxilane; rehabilitate apron

The City of Faribault received a $383,927.37 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 16, 2025, with an expected completion date of September 15, 2029. This grant funds critical infrastructure improvements at Faribault Municipal Airport, specifically the reconstruction of 453 feet of Taxilane E1 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life and the rehabilitation of 15,520 square yards of apron pavement to maintain structural integrity. The project is designed to support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while sustaining the airport's long-term economic viability.

This award represents partial federal funding for the total project, with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The grant will directly benefit airport infrastructure at the civilian public-use facility in Faribault, Minnesota, supporting the FAA's broader goal of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 453 feet of existing taxilane E1 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 15,520 square yards of existing apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with faribault, minnesota.