Rehabilitate taxiway; reconstruct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Yankton $320,000 on June 26, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund engineering and construction administration for taxiway rehabilitation and apron reconstruction at Yankton Regional Airport.

The project reconstructs 7,692 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life and rehabilitates 20 feet of existing paved taxiway A to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. The grant funds the first and second phases, which consist of engineering and construction administration and inspection activities. Performance occurs in South Dakota with an ultimate completion date of June 25, 2030. The period of performance extends four years from award execution, within the maximum term allowed under the program.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 7,692 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 20 feet of existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of engineering CA/CO. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of engineering CA/CO. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with yankton, south dakota.