Update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Platte, South Dakota a $315,789.47 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 27, 2029. The grant funds the development of an updated Airport Master Plan for Platte Regional Airport, which will involve updating the existing airport layout plan with comprehensive master plan narrative documentation. This planning initiative supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

As a planning-phase project, the grant deliverable consists of a modernized master plan document that will guide future airport development and improvements. The master plan update represents a critical foundational planning effort typical of FAA Airport Improvement Program awards, which range from approximately $300,000 for design and planning projects to substantially larger amounts for construction initiatives. The four-year project timeline provides sufficient duration for comprehensive planning, stakeholder engagement, and documentation necessary to establish a current strategic blueprint for the airport's long-term development and operational needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport layout plan with master plan narrative. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with platte, south dakota.