Saint Cloud Regional Airport Authority

Saint Cloud Regional Airport Authority is a U.S. local government municipality and airport authority located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, registered in SAM.gov with a current registration valid through June 2, 2026. As a governmental entity focused on airport infrastructure and operations, the organization manages the St. Cloud Regional Airport, serving the central Minnesota region by maintaining and developing critical aviation infrastructure. The airport authority has been actively engaged in federal grant programs, primarily receiving funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Airport Improvement Program to support various critical airport development and enhancement initiatives.

The Saint Cloud Regional Airport Authority has secured multiple federal grant awards totaling several million dollars, focusing on comprehensive airport infrastructure improvements across various project phases. These grants have supported critical initiatives including land acquisition and easement procurement to protect runway approaches, runway and taxiway rehabilitation, construction of new T-hangar facilities, stormwater detention and erosion control infrastructure, and airport layout plan updates. Specifically, the grants have funded projects such as reconstructing 7,500 feet of runway shoulders, acquiring approximately 7.28 acres of land for runway approach protection, constructing a new 14,880 square foot 10-unit T-hangar facility to generate revenue, implementing stormwater detention basins, conducting wildlife hazard assessments, and developing comprehensive airport master plan updates. All grants have been awarded by the FAA's Great Lakes Region, with project completion dates ranging from 2026 to 2029, demonstrating a strategic, multi-year approach to airport infrastructure development and modernization.