Construct new federal contract tower

The City of Mankato received a $917,800 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on May 27, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase 2 design activities for the construction of a new sponsor-owned federal contract tower at airports associated with Mankato, Minnesota. The project includes the design of the tower facility and acquisition planning for eligible equipment installation. The grant represents a portion of the overall project funding, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible expenses. The project is scheduled for completion by May 26, 2029.

This award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives to enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure modernization across the nation's airport system. The contract tower construction project will support improved air traffic control operations and safety at the Mankato airport facilities, contributing to the broader goal of maintaining a comprehensive and adequate nationwide system of airports to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new sponsor-owned federal contract tower and acquires and installs eligible equipment. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of design. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mankato, minnesota.