Reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct apron

The City of Highmore received a Project Grant award of $875,771.58 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 1, 2025, with a completion deadline of July 31, 2029. This grant funds the final construction phase of critical pavement reconstruction at Highmore Municipal Airport, specifically the reconstruction of 150 feet of existing Taxiway A pavement and 2,700 square yards of terminal apron pavement, both of which have reached the end of their useful life.

The project represents essential airport infrastructure maintenance that will extend the operational lifespan of the facility's pavement systems and support continued civil aviation operations in Highmore, South Dakota. This award is part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which funds development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure safe and efficient airport systems. The grant follows the City of Highmore's documented history of airport infrastructure investment through multiple federal awards totaling approximately $875,771.58 since 2021, demonstrating the municipality's commitment to maintaining adequate airport facilities for civil aeronautics and community benefit.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 150 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 2,700 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of 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 highmore, south dakota.