Update airport master plan

The City of Park Rapids received a $174,000 Project Grant award on September 19, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The grant funds the update and modernization of the existing airport layout plan with comprehensive master plan narrative documentation, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 18, 2029, and will directly benefit Park Rapids Municipal Airport and associated airport facilities in Park Rapids, Minnesota. This master planning effort aligns with FAA requirements mandating that airport layout plans remain current and available throughout the grant agreement period, typically 20 years, and represents a planning-phase investment consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's support for airport development, modernization, and infrastructure planning necessary to maintain an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with park rapids, minnesota.