Shift taxiway

The City of Fosston, Minnesota received a $106,420 Project Grant award on September 2, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Great Lakes Region. This Phase 3 design project funds the engineering and planning necessary to shift Taxiway A by 155 feet and Taxiway B by 35 feet at Fosston Municipal Airport to achieve compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project is scheduled for completion by September 1, 2029.

This award represents a continuation of the City of Fosston's strategic investment in airport infrastructure modernization. The taxiway reconfiguration project aligns with the Airport Improvement Program's mandate to support the development and modernization of public-use airport facilities nationwide. Upon completion of the design phase, this project will facilitate subsequent construction phases to bring the airport into full conformance with applicable safety and operational standards.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved taxiway a by 155 feet and taxiway b by 35 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of design of shifting taxiways a and b. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fosston, minnesota.