Reconstruct runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Region awarded Tekamah Municipal Airport $306,000 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 29, 2025, to fund the design phase of a runway reconstruction project. This grant supports Phase 1 activities for the comprehensive rehabilitation of 4,000 feet of existing paved Runway 15/33 at the airport in Tekamah, Nebraska, which has reached the end of its useful life. The design phase is anticipated to be completed by July 28, 2029, with engineering and planning deliverables that will establish technical specifications and construction methodologies for the subsequent reconstruction phase.

This project award is part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program infrastructure investment strategy, which supports the development and modernization of public-use airports nationwide to ensure a safe and efficient airport system. The design phase funding represents the initial component of a larger runway reconstruction initiative, enabling the airport to advance critical infrastructure improvements necessary to maintain aviation services for Burt County and surrounding regions. The Tekamah Municipal Airport, a local government-owned aviation facility, serves as the grant recipient and is responsible for project delivery and compliance with FAA reporting and record-retention requirements throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,000 feet of existing paved runway 15/33 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tekamah, nebraska.