Rehabilitate taxiway; obstruction marking\lighting\removal; reconstruct airfield signage/markings; rehabilitate runway

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $2,479,708.89 to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission for airport infrastructure improvements in Dunseith, North Dakota. The grant funds the final phase of a multi-year project to reconstruct 5 airfield signs, rehabilitate 160 feet of Taxiway B, 3,000 feet of Runway 11/29, and 360 feet of Taxiway A South. The project also removes obstructing trees to bring the airport into compliance with FAA standards. The grant period runs from August 2024 to August 2028, supporting the commission's expertise in managing comprehensive airport infrastructure projects and planning initiatives across the state.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 5 existing airfield signs that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project rehabilitates 160 feet of the existing paved taxiway b to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 3,000 feet of existing paved runway 11/29 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 360 feet of the existing paved taxiway a south to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project removes trees identified as obstructions by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with dunseith, north dakota.