Construct taxiway; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $15.95 million to the Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund a comprehensive three-phase airport infrastructure modernization project at Grand Forks International Airport in North Dakota. Phase 1 consists of constructing a new 288-foot Taxiway A2 to meet current FAA standards and reconstructing three existing taxiway segments totaling 951 feet (Taxiway A1 at 663 feet and Taxiway A3 at 288 feet) that have reached the end of their useful life. Phase 2 includes reconstruction of 2,238 feet of Runway 17R/35L pavement, installation of taxiway lighting systems, and reconstruction of existing taxiway lighting infrastructure. Phase 3 consists of reconstructing runway lighting for the 2,238-foot runway segment.

The project addresses critical infrastructure needs by rehabilitating airfield surfaces and lighting systems while enhancing airport operational capacity and safety standards. The grant execution period extends through September 17, 2029, providing the airport authority a four-year timeline to complete design, bidding, construction, and project closeout activities. This infrastructure investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing operational excellence and maintaining a safe, efficient national airport system as outlined in the Airport Improvement Program's statutory mandate to develop a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 288 foot taxiway A2 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 288 feet of existing paved taxiway A3 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 6,545 feet of existing concrete runway 17R/35L that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 663 feet of existing paved taxiway A1 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of constructing taxiway pavement. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of reconstructing taxiway pavement. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of reconstruction of taxiway pavement. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction of taxiway lighting. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of reconstructing 2,238 feet of runway pavement. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of reconstructing taxiway lighting. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of reconstruction of taxiway lighting. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of reconstruction of 2,238 feet of runway lighting. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with grand forks, north dakota.