Senator Hoeven Secures Millions For Airport Upgrades Statewide

John Hoeven announced $20.9 million in federal funding for 21 airport infrastructure projects across North Dakota through the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program for fiscal year 2026.

Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, said the funding supports airport development and transportation infrastructure statewide.

“These grants are an important investment in the safety, efficiency and long-term viability of airports across North Dakota,” Hoeven said. “From runway and taxiway improvements to terminal expansions and snow removal equipment, these projects help ensure our airports can continue to serve our communities, support economic growth and meet the needs of travelers and businesses across our state.”

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Funding will support the following projects:

• Hector International Airport – $3.4 million – Expand terminal with additional gates
• Minot International Airport – $3 million – Realign taxiway
• Devils Lake Regional Airport – $2.6 million – Rehabilitate runways and taxiways
• Jamestown Regional Airport – $2.1 million – Reseal runway and taxiway pavements
• Mandan Regional Airport – $1.6 million – Rehabilitate roads, apron, and taxiways
• Rugby Municipal Airport – $1.3 million – Rehabilitate runway and taxiway
• Lakota Municipal Airport – $1 million – Reconstruct runway and taxiway lighting systems
• Carrington Municipal Airport – $900,000 – Reconstruct runway, taxiway lighting, and approach systems
• Williston Basin International Airport – $830,000 – Replace snow removal equipment
• Pembina Municipal Airport – $700,000 – Reconstruct runway lighting and navigation systems
• Crosby Municipal Airport – $600,000 – Construct new aircraft storage hangar
• Barnes County Municipal Airport – $553,926 – Reseal apron and taxiway pavements
• Rolla Municipal Airport – $530,489 – Reconstruct runway, taxiway, and lighting systems, and replace lighting vault equipment
• Hillsboro Municipal Airport – $450,000 – Construct new aircraft storage hangar
• Northwood Municipal Airport – $355,956 – Construct new aircraft storage hangar
• Kindred-Davenport Regional Airport – $300,000 – Replace snow removal equipment
• Walhalla Municipal Airport – $150,247 – Update airport layout plan and conduct survey work
• Cavalier Municipal Airport – $150,000 – Design for reconstruction of center apron pavement
• Langdon Municipal Airport – $150,000 – Reconstruct terminal access road
• Bottineau Municipal Airport – $95,000 – Design for new aircraft hangar
• Stanley Municipal Airport – $57,000 – Design work to reseal runway, apron, and taxiway pavements