Update airport master plan

The City of Philip, South Dakota received a $171,000 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 26, 2029. This award funds Phase 1 of a comprehensive airport master plan update for Philip Airport, which includes land surveys, property mapping, and development of a Title VI (Civil Rights) compliance plan. The project will modernize the existing airport layout plan with updated master plan narrative documentation.

This grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through airport infrastructure investment. The master planning activities funded under this award are consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's broader mission to develop and maintain a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. As a planning-phase project, this work establishes the foundational documentation required for subsequent infrastructure development and capital improvement initiatives at the airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of land surveys, property map and title VI plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with philip, south dakota.