Reconstruct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $500,000 to the City of Watertown on June 12, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct 2,400 feet of existing paved Taxiway A at Watertown Regional Airport in South Dakota.

The award funds Phase 1 of the taxiway reconstruction project, which consists of construction engineering and reconstruction of taxiway lighting and signage. The taxiway pavement has reached the end of its useful life. Work will be performed in South Dakota, with an ultimate completion date of June 11, 2030.

This is a Project Grant. The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in the development of a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics and the flying public, with investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure supporting long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 2,400 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of construction engineering and reconstruction of taxiway lighting and signage. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with watertown, south dakota.