Acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle; update airport master plan or study; acquire snow removal equipment; rehabilitate runway

This Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration provides $1,061,251 to the International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Commission through September 2025 under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The funding will acquire an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle to meet safety requirements, a snow plow attachment for airfield operations, and update the airport master plan and layout to address future development needs at the International Falls, Minnesota airport. The AIP grant program supports strategic goals of aviation safety, infrastructure, and economic growth through airport capital investments.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires a replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to assist the airport to continue meeting 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements. This project acquires a replacement snow plow attachment to keep the airport serviceable during snow periods and aid in the efficiency and safety of operations. This project updates the airport master plan narrative report and airport layout plan to address key issues, objectives and goals pertinent to the airport's future development. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with international falls, minnesota.