Expand apron

The City of New Ulm received a $440,696.84 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Great Lakes Region, awarded August 6, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds construction activities for the final phase of the Southeast General Aviation Apron expansion project, which will add 2,992 square yards of pavement to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project completion date is August 5, 2029. This award represents a portion of the eligible project costs, with the remaining eligible expenses funded through an associated Airport Improvement Program grant.

The apron expansion constitutes critical airport infrastructure modernization that supports safe and efficient civil aviation operations at the New Ulm Regional Airport. As a civilian public-use airport facility, the project aligns with the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while contributing to long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The City of New Ulm, as the prime awardee and airport operator, is responsible for project execution, including construction management and compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration grant requirements and regulations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing southeast general aviation apron by adding 2,992 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. 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 new ULM, minnesota.