Extend/expand taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $235,000 to the City of Brookings, operating as Brookings Municipal Airport, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on May 21, 2025, with a project completion date of May 20, 2029. This project grant funds the extension of an existing taxilane on the east side of the airport's south portion by 120 feet in length and 35 feet in width. The infrastructure improvement will provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The taxilane extension project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and infrastructure modernization across the national airport system. As a civilian airport infrastructure project, the grant aligns with the broader Airport Improvement Program mission to maintain and develop a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aviation needs. The City of Brookings has demonstrated consistent engagement with federal airport improvement funding, having received multiple grants through the FAA's programs in recent years to support various infrastructure enhancements including taxiway extensions, pavement maintenance, and lighting system installations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing taxilane east farthest south side an additional 120 feet in length and 35 feet in width to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with brookings, south dakota.