Reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct apron lighting; construct apron; reconstruct airfield guidance signs

The Thief River Falls Regional Airport Authority received a $7.7 million project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct airfield infrastructure at the Thief River Falls, Minnesota airport. Work will include reconstructing 13,758 square yards of cargo apron, 30 airfield guidance signs, taxiway lighting systems for taxiways A, A1, A2, A3, and A4, and the runway 13/31 and terminal/general aviation apron lighting. Reconstruction is needed as the existing infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life and must be updated to meet current Federal Aviation Administration standards. This grant will enhance safety and operations at the airport, which supports the regional economy. All work under the award is expected to be completed by August 2, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 13,758 square yard cargo apron to meet the needs of the existing users of the airport. This project reconstructs 30 of the existing airfield guidance sign fixtures to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project reconstructs the taxiway a, A1, A2, A3, and A4 lighting systems that have reached the end of their useful lives and require reconstruction to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project reconstructs the existing runway 13/31 lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires reconstruction to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project reconstructs the existing terminal and general aviation apron lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with thief river falls, minnesota.