Reconstruct taxilane; rehabilitate taxilane

On September 17, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $172,549.47 project grant to the County of Cook under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support airport infrastructure improvements in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The grant funds Phase 1 design activities for a taxilane reconstruction and rehabilitation project at the Grand Marais airport. Specifically, the project encompasses the reconstruction of 1,700 feet of existing Taxilane A pavement that has reached the end of its useful life and the rehabilitation of an additional 560 feet of pavement to extend its operational lifespan.

The grant will deliver comprehensive design services and planning documentation necessary to advance the taxilane improvement initiative, with a project completion date of September 16, 2029. As a design-phase award, this funding supports the foundational planning and engineering work required before construction can commence, consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's strategic objective of modernizing and maintaining public-use airport infrastructure to support civil aeronautics needs and long-term regional economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,700 feet of the existing taxilane a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 560 feet of the existing taxilane a pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with grand marais, minnesota.