Extend/expand runway; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $406,315.79 to the City of Faulkton on August 19, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to design and reconstruct runway and taxiway infrastructure at Faulkton Regional Airport in South Dakota.

The project extends and expands existing paved Runway 13/31 by an additional 600 feet in length and 15 feet in width to accommodate a broader fleet mix. The award also funds reconstruction of 150 feet of existing paved taxiway and 3,000 feet of existing paved Runway 13/31, both of which have reached the end of their useful life. The grant funds Phase 1 and Phase 2, which consist of design activities. Performance of work occurs in South Dakota, with completion expected by August 18, 2030.

The City of Faulkton is the recipient. The assistance type is Project Grant, with funding released upon application for reimbursement of expenses. The city has received prior FAA funding for airport improvements, including a $66,500 project grant in 2023 to shift the runway to meet FAA safety standards.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends and expands existing paved runway 13/31 an additional 600 feet in length and 15 feet in width to allow access to a broader fleet mix. This project reconstructs 150 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 3,000 feet of existing paved runway 13/31 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with faulkton, south dakota.