Update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County Of Douglas a $592,053.68 project grant on August 29, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to update the existing airport master plan for Minden-Tahoe Airport in Minden, Nevada. The project will be completed by August 28, 2029. The deliverables include an updated airport layout plan with comprehensive master plan narrative documentation and a sustainable master plan that incorporates a solid waste recycling component.

This planning grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The project represents a critical infrastructure planning initiative that will position Minden-Tahoe Airport to meet current and projected civil aeronautics needs while advancing sustainability goals. Upon completion, the updated master plan documentation will serve as the foundational planning tool for the airport's operations and future capital improvement projects.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative and includes an updated sustainable master plan/solid waste recycling plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with minden, nevada.