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Duluth Airport Authority receives federal grant for infrastructure improvements

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The Duluth Airport Authority has received a grant of $10,403,898 from the Federal Aviation Administration. This funding will support essential upgrades and improvements at the Duluth International Airport.

The grant, reflecting the federal government's dedication to improving aviation safety and efficiency, is distributed as follows:

  • Snow Removal Equipment and Runway Visual Aid Replacement: $925,718
  • Taxiway A – Phase 5 Construction and Taxiway A – Phase 6 Design: $9,478,180

This federal grant covers 90% of the total project costs. The remaining funding includes a 5% investment from MnDOT and a 5% local contribution. The grant enables the DAA to enhance significant aspects of the airport's infrastructure.

“We are incredibly grateful for this federal support,” said Tom Werner, Executive Director of the DAA. “These improvements support our mission to providing exceptional service and safety to our passengers and the aviation cluster at DLH. This grant will allow us to advance our infrastructure and meet the growing demands of the aviation cluster and enhance the overall travel experience.”

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