Reconstruct terminal parking lot

The City of Aberdeen, South Dakota received a $1.57 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on July 14, 2025. The grant funds the reconstruction of an existing 164,200 square-foot nonrevenue-generating terminal parking lot at Aberdeen Regional Airport, a nonhub primary airport where the facility has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by July 13, 2029.

This infrastructure improvement project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives to enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. The grant supports the development of a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics and contributes to long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The City of Aberdeen, as the grant recipient, will be responsible for project execution, compliance with environmental impact assessment requirements, and submission of periodic reports documenting project progress and federal fund utilization throughout the four-year implementation period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs an existing 164,200 square foot nonrevenue generating terminal parking lot at a nonhub primary airport that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with aberdeen, south dakota.