Construct taxilane; expand apron

The Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority received a $9.37 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 12, 2025, to construct airport infrastructure improvements at Sioux Falls Regional Airport in South Dakota. The grant funds Phase 2 of a multi-phase airport modernization project, which involves the construction of 28,127 square yards of terminal apron expansion. This work is part of a larger project that includes construction of a new 725-foot undesignated taxilane providing airfield access to a non-exclusive aircraft parking area and expansion of the terminal apron by an additional 33,900 square yards to accommodate increased passenger traffic. These improvements bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 11, 2029, providing approximately four years for design, construction, and project closeout activities. The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to maintain a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and provide long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 725 foot undesignated taxilane to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive aircraft parking area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project expands existing terminal apron an additional 33,900 square yards to accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction 28,127 square yards of the terminal apron. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sioux falls, south dakota.