Baudette Lake Of The Woods Airport

Baudette Lake Of The Woods Airport is a U.S. local government-owned airport located in Baudette, Minnesota, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since October 2009. As a government-owned airport facility, it serves the transportation infrastructure needs of the Baudette region, providing critical aviation services and maintaining essential airport infrastructure. The airport has consistently received federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), primarily through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which supports the maintenance, rehabilitation, and enhancement of airport facilities.

The airport has received multiple federal grant awards focused on critical infrastructure rehabilitation and improvement projects. These grants, ranging from $107,138.89 to $464,953.68, have supported comprehensive airport infrastructure upgrades including taxiway reconstruction, runway visual guidance system improvements, seaplane apron pavement rehabilitation, and parking lot upgrades. Specific projects have involved reconstructing 50 feet of Taxiway A3 pavement, rehabilitating 800 feet of Taxiway A, reconstructing precision approach path indicator systems, and replacing runway end identifier lights for Runway 12/30. Additionally, the airport received COVID-19 economic relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act to support operational costs, personnel expenses, cleaning services, and pandemic mitigation efforts. All federal grant awards have been administered by the FAA's Great Lakes Region, with project completion dates ranging from 2025 to 2029, demonstrating a long-term commitment to maintaining and improving airport infrastructure and operational capabilities.