Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway visual guidance system; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded the City of Mora, Minnesota a $2,396,220 Project Grant on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to complete the final construction phase of critical infrastructure improvements at Mora Municipal Airport. The grant funds the reconstruction of 800 feet of Taxiway A pavement, rehabilitation of 4,794 feet of Runway 17/35 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, and replacement of runway lighting systems and precision approach path indicator systems at both runway thresholds. Additionally, the project includes reconstruction of the runway end identifier lights system for Runway 17/35 at both thresholds.

All project components address aging infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life, with work scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide, with eligible projects including runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, and lighting system upgrades. This award represents the final construction phase following prior design work and reflects the FAA's commitment to supporting safe and efficient airport operations through long-term infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 800 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing runway 17/35 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 17/35, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights system for runway 17/35, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project rehabilitates 4,794 feet of existing paved runway 17/35 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mora, minnesota.