Adams County Airport Authority

Adams County Airport Authority is a local government entity registered in the U.S. System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since August 15, 2011, located in Hettinger, North Dakota. As a county-level airport authority, the organization manages and operates airport infrastructure in the rural North Dakota region, specifically focused on maintaining and improving local aviation facilities. The entity is primarily engaged in airport infrastructure development, receiving federal grants to support airport maintenance, expansion, and operational improvements through various federal aviation programs.

The organization has consistently received federal grant awards from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), specifically through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), focusing on critical airport infrastructure projects. Recent grants totaling approximately $2.14 million have supported comprehensive airport renovation efforts, including pavement sealing, taxiway and taxilane construction, runway maintenance, and COVID-19 related economic relief. Specific project scopes have included resealing 6,500 feet of taxiways, constructing 490-foot taxilanes connecting hangar and parking areas, rehabilitating existing taxiway pavements, and performing infrastructure upgrades to extend the useful life of airport surfaces. The FAA's Great Lakes Region has been the primary funding agency, with grants supporting projects designed to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience for regional aviation needs, particularly for non-primary airports in North Dakota.