Acquire snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $328,808.42 to the City of Willmar on August 3, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to acquire one new loader carrier vehicle equipped with plow, snow blower, and sweeper attachments for snow removal operations at Willmar Municipal Airport.

The equipment will enhance the airport's ability to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather conditions. This grant funds a portion of the total project cost; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The City of Willmar is the recipient and ultimate beneficiary.

Performance runs through August 2, 2030, at Willmar, Minnesota. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one new loader carrier vehicle with plow attachment, snow blower attachment, and sweeper attachment snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This grant funds a portion of the total project. 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 willmar, minnesota.