Reconstruct taxiway

The City of Vermillion received a $175,000 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 14, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 13, 2029. This grant funds the final phase of taxiway reconstruction at Vermillion Regional Airport, specifically the reconstruction of taxiway lighting systems. The project addresses infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life, building upon prior phases that reconstructed 1,760 feet of existing Taxiway A and 240 feet of Taxiway A2 pavement.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide through traditional AIP funding and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations. This award provides federal funding to enhance airport operational safety and functionality through lighting system improvements, contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,760 feet of existing paved taxiway a and 240 feet of existing taxiway A2 pavement that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reconstruction of taxiway lighting. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with vermillion, south dakota.