Construct taxiway

The City of Milbank received a $340,000 project grant awarded on August 11, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This award funds the final phase of a taxiway construction project designed to bring Milbank Airport into conformity with current federal standards. Specifically, the grant supports the construction of a new 500-foot Taxiway A, with funding allocated toward wetland mitigation and grading activities required to complete the project. The award provides federal support for airport infrastructure improvements that enhance operational efficiency and safety while supporting the airport's long-term development and the surrounding South Dakota community.

This project is part of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief funding. The project period extends to August 10, 2029, providing a four-year timeline to complete design, construction, and project closeout activities. The City of Milbank, a repeat FAA grant recipient with over $1.1 million in cumulative airport improvement awards, demonstrates a strategic commitment to enhancing its municipal airport infrastructure through federal grant opportunities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 500 foot taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of wetland mitigation and grading. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with milbank, south dakota.