BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $1,969,720 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for several projects across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed to the following:
- $585,000 for Grafton Municipal Airport Authority to construct a new 4,828 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be self-sustaining by generating revenue.
- $421,800 for the Minot International Airport to construct a new storm sewer to improve airfield drainage to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.
- $444,000 for the state of North Dakota to rehabilitate 5,400 square yards of the existing International Peace Garden South Apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris.
- $200,000 for Devils Lake Municipal Airport Authority to reconstruct existing airfield storm sewer inlets to improve drainage structures, rehabilitate 5,615 feet of the existing paved Taxiway A to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris, reseal 4,314 feet of existing Runway 3/21 pavement and joints at a non-primary airport, and reseal 6,400 feet of existing Runway 13/31 pavement and joints at a non-primary airport.
- $199,500 for Carrington Airport Authority for a project to reconstruct the existing lighting on Runway 13/31, reconstruct the existing lighting on Taxiway A, reconstruct the precision approach path indicator system for existing Runway 13/31, replace an existing airport rotating beacon, and replace the existing wind cone.
- $119,420 for Walhalla Municipal Airport Authority to construct a new 5,600 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance to assist the airport to be self-sustaining by generating revenue.
The AIG Program was established by the fully-paid-for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide airports with funding for modernization and safety projects.
