Reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct runway visual guidance system; reconstruct airfield equipment

The City of Willmar received a Project Grant of $429,654.74 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on August 5, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 4, 2029. The grant funds airport infrastructure reconstruction and modernization projects at Willmar Municipal Airport located in Willmar, Minnesota.

The project deliverables include reconstruction of the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system for Runway 13/31 at both runway thresholds, reconstruction of the Runway End Identifier Lights system for Runway 13/31 at both runway thresholds, replacement of one existing airport rotating beacon, and replacement of the existing wind cone. These improvements address aging infrastructure components that have reached the end of their useful lives, enhancing runway safety and visual guidance capabilities for airport operations and users.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the precision approach path indicator system for runway 13/31, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs the runway end identifier lights system for runway 13/31, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces the existing wind cone that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with willmar, minnesota.