Update airport master plan; update exhibit a airport property inventory map

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $164,473.68 to the City of Milbank on July 29, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to update the airport master plan and the Exhibit A airport property inventory map.

The grant funds Phase 2 of planning work, which consists of survey and inventory activities to update the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative and to revise the Exhibit A airport property inventory map. The work serves airports associated with Milbank, South Dakota. Performance extends through July 28, 2030, with all work performed in South Dakota.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports to develop a nationwide system adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics. AIP supports long-term economic benefits through investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure. The grant includes fiscal year 2027 funding subject to appropriations and accompanies a compatible project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant includes fiscal year 2027 funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. This project updates the existing exhibit a airport property inventory map and accompanies a compatible project. This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of all survey and planning inventory work. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with milbank, south dakota.