Shift taxiway; update exhibit a airport property inventory map; reconstruct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of De Smet, South Dakota $115,000 on July 14, 2026 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116).

This Project Grant funds Phase 1 design work for a multi-component airport infrastructure project. The work includes design of a 4,700-square-yard general aviation apron pavement reconstruction to replace pavement that has reached the end of its useful life, design of a 200-foot taxiway connector shift to bring the airport into conformity with current standards, and updates to the existing Exhibit A airport property inventory map. Performance occurs in South Dakota with an ultimate completion date of July 13, 2030.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,700 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project shifts existing paved taxiway connector by 200 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project updates the existing exhibit a airport property inventory map and accompanies a compatible project. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with DE smet, south dakota.