Reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct taxiway

The City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota received a $1.42 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) effective September 17, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 16, 2029. The grant funds a multi-phase reconstruction project at Grand Rapids Municipal Airport focused on Taxiway A infrastructure. Phase 1 encompasses construction of lighting systems for the southern 2,800 feet of the taxiway, Phase 2 funds pavement reconstruction for the southern 2,800 feet of the existing taxiway, and Phase 3 covers design work for the northern 2,956 feet of pavement. In total, the project addresses 5,756 feet of taxiway pavement and associated lighting systems that have reached the end of their useful service lives.

The grant supports critical airport infrastructure modernization that aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. These improvements to airport taxiway systems enhance the safe and efficient movement of aircraft on the ground while maintaining the Grand Rapids Municipal Airport's compliance with national airport system standards. The four-year project period accommodates the phased design and construction activities necessary to systematically rehabilitate aging airport infrastructure serving the Grand Rapids region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 5,756 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway a lighting that that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of construction of the southern 2,800 feet of lighting. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction of the southern 2,800 feet of pavement. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of the design of the northern 2,956 feet of pavement. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with grand rapids, minnesota.