Rehabilitate taxiway; reconstruct apron; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Saint James, Minnesota $1,787,908.89 under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) federal grant program. This four-year Project Grant will fund the rehabilitation of 1,400 feet of taxiway pavement at the Saint James Municipal Airport to extend its useful life, the reconstruction of 9,728 square yards of deteriorated apron pavement, and the shifting of taxiway A1 199 feet north to meet FAA design standards. The final construction phase funded by this award will improve infrastructure at the Saint James airport, benefiting the local community through Aug. 16, 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 9,728 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 1,400 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement to extend its useful life. This project shifts taxiway A1 from its current airfield location 199 feet north to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ST. James, minnesota.