Rehabilitate taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Lakota, operating as the Lakota Airport Authority, a $437,142.11 project grant on September 17, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 738 feet of existing paved Taxiway A at Lakota Airport in North Dakota. This award funds the final construction phase of the project, which is designed to maintain the structural integrity of the taxiway pavement and minimize foreign object debris to extend the asset's useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 16, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure at public-use airports nationwide. This grant represents part of the FAA's broader investment in regional airport infrastructure and aligns with the agency's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. The Lakota Airport Authority, a rural government entity, has a demonstrated track record of successfully managing multiple significant airport infrastructure projects funded through federal grant programs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 738 feet of the existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lakota, north dakota.