Develop new airport master plan

The City of Presho received a Project Grant of $203,684.21 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), awarded on June 23, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the development of a comprehensive Airport Master Plan Study for Presho Municipal Airport, with project completion scheduled for June 22, 2029. This planning initiative will establish a strategic framework for airport infrastructure development and modernization to support long-term operational efficiency and civil aviation growth in South Dakota.

The Airport Master Plan Study represents a foundational planning effort designed to assess current airport conditions, identify infrastructure needs, and develop recommendations for future improvements aligned with FAA strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and economic competitiveness. As a recipient of multiple federal airport grants since 2010, the City of Presho demonstrates established capacity to manage federally-funded airport infrastructure projects and maintain compliance with FAA grant administration requirements and reporting standards.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project develops an airport master plan study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with presho, south dakota.