Reconstruct taxiway; install taxiway lighting; reconstruct apron; construct/extend/improve safety area; reconstruct or replace airport lighting vault

The Metropolitan Airports Commission received a $16,427,942.67 project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will fund reconstruction of 1,800 feet of taxiway pavement, 22,700 square yards of apron pavement, 550 feet of additional taxiway pavement, and the airport lighting vault to extend their useful lives. It will also install new taxiway lighting and improve the runway 17/35 safety area to enhance safety at the airport facilities in Minneapolis, Minnesota through May 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project improves the runway 17/35 safety area to enhance the safety of operations at the airport. . This project installs a new taxiway t lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. This project reconstructs 1,800 feet of the existing taxiway p pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 22,700 square yards of the existing g concourse apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 550 feet of the existing taxiway b pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing airport lighting vault that has met its useful life. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with minneapolis, minnesota.