Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the Town of Bison, South Dakota, $503,526.32 on July 16, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct and expand a non-exclusive aircraft storage and maintenance hangar at Bison Municipal Airport.

The project constructs a new 5,760 square foot hangar in phases. This award funds Phase 2 (1,638 square feet including construction engineering), Phase 4 (814 square feet), and Phase 5 (814 square feet). The hangar will generate revenue to support airport self-sustainability. The award includes FY 2027 and FY 2028 funding planned for the project, subject to appropriations.

Performance takes place in South Dakota with an ultimate completion date of July 15, 2030. The assistance type is Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 5,760 square foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of 814 square feet of construction. This grant funds phase 5, which consists of 814 square feet of construction. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of 1,638 square feet of construction and construction engineering. This grant includes FY 2027 funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. This grant includes FY 2028 funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bison, south dakota.