Shift runway

The City of Flandreau received a $1.13M project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) awarded September 2, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 1, 2029. Phase 1 of this project will fund land acquisition and aeronautical survey activities necessary to relocate the existing paved Runway 10/28 by 300 feet, bringing the Flandreau Airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

This grant represents one component of a broader infrastructure modernization effort at the airport. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs and provide long-term economic benefits. The runway relocation project aligns with the program's objective of maintaining a comprehensive system of safe and efficient airports, with the initial phase focused on the planning and land acquisition activities required before construction implementation.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved runway 10/28 by 300 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of land acquisition and aeronautical survey. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with flandreau, south dakota.