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The update matters to pilots, tenants and residents because it affects airport operations, public access to airport events and on‑site vehicle and aircraft movement during the event.

Staff said the primary fly‑in activities that had previously been held in Moorhead Aviation’s larger hangar will move to King Aviation’s hangar and the car show will be placed around the tee hangars to increase cohesion among participants. Staff said the pancake feed and sign‑in booths for groups such as the EAA will change locations accordingly. The event will include recognition of the airport’s 30th anniversary, the city’s 150th anniversary and a ribbon cutting tied to an airport name change for “Florence Kling and Smith.”

Staff expressed optimism about turnout but noted weather will be a factor. A board member asked whether additional outreach or lobbying could increase federal funding for the airport’s shortfalls; staff reiterated that some funding streams are fixed and that competitive grants are not guaranteed.

On routine business, staff noted that Moorhead Aviation and King Aviation report fuel sales remain “up and high,” indicating increased activity at the airport. The staff member who supplied that update noted that both FBOs said they are busy when asked in person.

No formal actions were taken on the fly‑in planning or fuel reports at the meeting; staff will continue event preparations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Moorhead - Airport Committee - 05 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Officials detailed logistics for an upcoming fly‑in, including moving pancake feed to a different hangar, a car show, a ribbon cutting tied to an airport name change, and staff reported elevated fuel sales at the airport.","taxTitle","Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota","taxId",56511,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6223690,"Airport officials review capital improvement plan, federal grant prospects and MnDOT clear‑zone rule",468,134000,602000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3562677-6c3784792875e565100d5e91e5fa8799&start=134&end=602","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3562677-6c3784792875e565100d5e91e5fa8799/thumbnail_134000.jpg","/articles/6223690/Moorhead/Clay-County/Minnesota/Airport-officials-review-capital-improvement-plan-federal-grant-prospects-and-MnDOT-clearzone-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223690-3b81b02e54e6d0cb774bb69d17e34a46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201682&Signature=Acb5ycj9HU9h4G6lu6FrEDshUxjWkOeIlwAQ01wqdAEfxLkZKoU3ycQa2HGXlXr1WVLznTYvyW3Cm~Ic2U1a0U0SzskovXXP8VAIsjQkf9AFFclEBhhMZUg7j52lb0-F6ibMZDPbM7plvRU6Ith6Vuji0XHdN0-~ug1gzN~Fs5OzTpVZi9NUSmpygLEKjfN4mRnbRnsFgMIIwAr0LWzBgY7c89WBHWB7t7ha41q~cWA3yvj2gAeV8n-AI5iShFjbRiwqMN7zAd873wBkPz3LO0OM-ssarNrDdvm7MZ6Y18vIuJMmB8ZmvjYZhGbTDexkrhebM-ohPhsU89ifoK6rnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Airport staff briefed city airport officials on the airport’s capital improvement program and pending grant applications, saying Phase 1 of the air weather observing system (AWOS) is complete and several projects remain contingent on competitive grants and FAA funding. \"This is our last project with the BIL funding,\" an airport staff member said, referring to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

The update matters because the airport relies on a mix of guaranteed federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds and competitive grants to pay for runway and pavement work, navigational‑aids replacements and heavy equipment, and a new MnDOT requirement may add property‑acquisition responsibilities.

Airport staff said they have submitted a competitive grant application to replace two fuel tanks and pumps; award decisions for that application are expected June 30. Staff said a separate FAA grant application to replace PAPI (precision approach path indicator) units is pending after a MnDOT inspection recommended replacing about 30‑year‑old concrete bases. The airport obtained funding to replace a plow truck and has placed that order.

Staff outlined the CIP timeline: PAPI units would be designed and bid in 2025, with construction in 2026; pavement maintenance is tentatively planned for 2026–27, pending condition assessments; noncompetitive FAA funding is proposed for replacement of a payloader and snowblower attachment; and a runway/taxiway reconstruction item is listed for 2030. Staff said the taxi lane and vehicle access road remain on the plan but currently face funding shortfalls, and the airport would look for opportunities to reallocate or borrow unused AIP funds from other airports when possible.

On federal funding history, staff described the BIL as a temporary package spread over multiple years and said the airport is nearing the end of projects supported by that funding stream. Staff said AIP entitlement funding has historically been about $150,000 per year for the airport, with a 600,000 bank cap; staff noted that the fixed AIP amounts have made it difficult to fund larger projects without additional competitive or discretionary funds.

Staff also briefed the group on a new MnDOT rulemaking that requires airports either to acquire clear‑zone property by deed or to have an acquisition plan tied to projects. The airport plans to prepare a clear‑zone acquisition plan rather than buying property now, and staff said property acquisition would be reconsidered only when proceeding with a specific project.

Discussion included questions about whether federal or other grant funding was guaranteed and how the airport would respond to funding shortfalls. Staff reiterated that AIP/BIL entitlement funding is subject to federal appropriations and that competitive grants are not guaranteed. Staff said they will continue pursuing competitive grants and will keep MnDOT and the FAA updated.

The board approved the prior meeting minutes at the start of the session and there were no formal votes connected to the CIP update; staff said they will return with updates as grant awards and project scoping progress.","Airport staff updated officials on completed AWOS Phase 1, pending grant applications for fuel tanks and PAPI replacements, planned pavement and taxi‑lane projects, and a new MnDOT‑required clear‑zone acquisition plan; staff said some projects face funding shortfalls and competitive grants are not guaranteed.","actionData","errors"]

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Airport staff outline fly‑in plans, anniversary events and rising fuel sales

Airport officials review capital improvement plan, federal grant prospects and MnDOT clear‑zone rule