International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Commission

The International Falls-Koochiching County Airport Commission is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov that serves as the airport authority for the International Falls Airport in Minnesota. Located at 600 4th St in International Falls, the organization manages and develops airport infrastructure, focusing on maintaining and improving aviation facilities in the northeastern Minnesota region. As a government entity, the Airport Commission receives federal grant awards primarily from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), specifically through the Airport Improvement Program and related COVID-19 airport support initiatives.

The Airport Commission has consistently received federal grant awards totaling multiple millions of dollars to support critical airport infrastructure development and modernization projects. These grants have funded a diverse range of airport improvements, including infrastructure reconstruction (such as taxiway and apron pavement rehabilitation), equipment acquisition (snow removal vehicles, front-end loaders, deicing trucks), safety enhancements (airport lighting installations, aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles), and strategic planning activities like airport master plan updates. Notably, the organization has received significant COVID-19 related economic relief grants to support airport operations, personnel costs, cleaning services, and infrastructure investments. The FAA's Great Lakes Region has been the primary funding agency, providing project grants that range from $108,745 to $3,826,570, with completion dates typically spanning three to four years. These federal investments demonstrate the Airport Commission's critical role in maintaining airport safety, operational efficiency, and regional transportation infrastructure.