Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron; rehabilitate apron markings; reseal/resurface taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation a Project Grant totaling $882,205.26 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 29, 2025, for airport pavement rehabilitation and maintenance work at non-primary airports in South Dakota. The project will be completed by August 28, 2029, and encompasses comprehensive pavement sealing and resurfacing activities across multiple airfield components, including runways (Runway 2/20, 9/27, 18/36, 12/30, and 13/31), taxiways, taxilanes, and terminal aprons, as well as terminal apron marking rehabilitation.

The grant-funded improvements encompass approximately 38,527 linear feet of runway, taxiway, and taxilane pavement reseal work, along with approximately 31,250 square yards of apron pavement reseal and joint treatment, all designed to extend the useful service life of existing airport infrastructure. These pavement rehabilitation activities support the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining safe and efficient airport operations while preserving critical aviation infrastructure across South Dakota's regional airport system without requiring full reconstruction or resurfacing.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates existing terminal apron markings at a nonprimary airport to extend their useful lives. This project reseals 1,045 feet of existing taxiway a pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 1,750 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 10,500 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 13,300 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 2,400 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 2,650 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 200 feet of existing exit taxiway pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,380 feet of existing runway 2/20 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,500 feet of existing runway 9/27 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,600 feet of existing runway 18/36 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,697 feet of existing runway 13/31 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,000 feet of existing runway 12/30 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,000 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,500 feet of existing taxiway a pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 600 feet of existing taxiway a pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 775 feet of existing taxiway a pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 950 feet of existing hangar taxilane pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pierre, south dakota.