WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration announced an award of $3.49 million through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for projects at several airports across North Dakota, according to U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND.

Among airports receiving funding are:

– $585,000 to Watford City Municipal Airport Authority to construct a new 2,700 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of site work, access driveway and building mechanical.

– $263,150 to the City of Mohall to construct new underdrains, storm drain and lift station to mitigate ponding to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of 0.5 acres of wetland mitigation and construction engineering.

– $163,200 to Tioga Municipal Airport Authority to reseal 1,000 feet of existing hangar Taxilane pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 1,800 feet of existing Taxiway A and connectors pavement and joints. This project reseals 15,643 square yards of existing General Aviation Apron pavement and joints. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 1,350 feet of Taxiway A and connectors, Taxiway B and Center Taxiway.

– $146,991 to Kenmare Airport Authority to replace existing snow removal equipment including one carrier vehicle payloader, one blade attachment, one bucket attachment and one broom attachment.