Shift taxiway; reconstruct taxilane; reseal/resurface runway; reconstruct apron; expand apron

The City of Martin, South Dakota, received a $145,000 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 5, 2025, to fund Phase 1 design activities for comprehensive airport infrastructure improvements. This award supports planning and design for multiple projects at Martin Airport, including expansion of the general aviation apron by 5,450 square yards to meet current FAA standards; reconstruction of 5,500 square yards of deteriorated general aviation apron pavement; reconstruction of 500 feet of hangar taxilane pavement; resealing and joint restoration of 3,799 feet of Runway 14/32; and relocation of an existing undesignated taxiway 485 feet to achieve design conformity standards.

The design phase funded through this grant establishes the foundation for subsequent construction activities planned through the project completion date of September 4, 2029. As a civilian airport infrastructure development initiative administered by the FAA's Great Lakes Region, this award reflects the agency's strategic investment in maintaining and modernizing the nationwide system of public-use airports to support civil aeronautics operations and long-term economic benefits at regional facilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing general aviation apron by adding 5,450 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 5,500 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 500 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reseals 3,799 feet of existing runway 14/32 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project shifts existing paved undesignated taxiway by 485 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with martin, south dakota.