Construct taxiway; reconstruct apron; expand apron; construct taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $3,941,296.67 Project Grant to the City of Jackson, Minnesota under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds will be used to construct a 4,150-foot parallel taxiway and associated connectors, expand the existing general aviation apron by 2,000 square yards, reconstruct 9,500 square yards of the existing general aviation apron, and construct a 500-foot taxilane to connect the parallel taxiway to the general aviation parking area. These infrastructure improvements at the Jackson Municipal Airport are intended to eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway, increase apron capacity, and improve overall airport safety and accessibility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 4,150 foot parallel taxiway a with connectors to eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway. This project constructs a 500 foot taxilane to connect parallel taxiway a to the general aviation parking area. . This project expands the existing general aviation apron an additional 2,000 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This project reconstructs 9,500 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project funds the final phase, which consists of constructing the parallel taxiway. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with jackson, minnesota.