Reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct runway signage; reconstruct airport rotating beacon; reconstruct runway visual guidance system; reconstruct airfield equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region awarded $180,000 to Rolla Municipal Airport Authority on July 15, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 1 design work for comprehensive airfield infrastructure reconstruction. This grant supports the planning and design phase for multiple runway and taxiway modernization projects at Rolla Municipal Airport in North Dakota, including reconstruction of Runway 14/32 lighting and signage, Taxiway A lighting, precision approach path indicators at both runway thresholds, replacement of the airport rotating beacon, and replacement of the wind cone. All components addressed in the design phase have reached the end of their useful lives and require reconstruction to maintain safe airport operations.

The Airport Improvement Program, which also encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs, provides federal funding to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. As the design phase of this project, the $180,000 grant will establish specifications, plans, and cost estimates necessary for subsequent construction phases. The project is scheduled for completion by July 14, 2029, allowing adequate time for design completion, regulatory review, and potential construction implementation phases that may be funded through future grant applications.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 14/32 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing runway 14/32 signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway a lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs precision approach path indicator system for runway 14/32, at both runway thresholds, that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project replaces 1 existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces the existing wind cone 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 rolla, north dakota.