Reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway; reconstruct runway visual guidance system

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Ortonville $3,001,166.32 on July 15, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund the final construction phase of runway, taxiway, and visual guidance system reconstruction at Ortonville Airport.

The project reconstructs 3,417 feet of existing paved Runway 16/34 that has reached the end of its useful life, 500 feet of existing paved taxiway turnaround pavement at end of life, the Precision Approach Path Indicator System for both thresholds of Runway 16/34, and the Runway End Identifier Lights System for both thresholds of Runway 16/34. Performance occurs in Ortonville, Minnesota with an ultimate completion date of July 14, 2030.

The City of Ortonville, operating through its Ortonville Water & Light division, is the ultimate recipient. The Airport Improvement Program supports development of a nationwide system of public-use airports through infrastructure investment aligned with transportation, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits objectives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,417 feet of existing paved runway 16/34 that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 500 feet of existing paved taxiway turnaround pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 16/34, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights system for runway 16/34, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ortonville, minnesota.