BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration announced an award of more than $4.48 million through the Airport Improvement Program for projects at several airports across North Dakota, according to U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer,R-ND.

The City of Minot will receive $602,865 to realign existing Taxiway B by eight degrees to enhance safety, reconstruct existing Runway 8/26 lighting, and rehabilitate 6,348 of existing paved Runway 8/26 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris.

The City of Williston will receive just over $1 million to replace existing snow removal equipment, including multi-tasking equipment.

Stanley Municipal Airport Authority will receive $285,044 to expand the West Apron by adding 1,632 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the second phase, which constructs 854 square yards.

Rugby Municipal Airport Authority was awarded $200,000 to reseal 3,600 feet of existing Runway 12/30 pavement and joints, reseal 550 feet of existing Taxilane South pavement, rehabilitate 7,300 square yards of existing Center Apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris, and reseal 720 feet of existing Taxiway A pavement and joints.

Rolla Municipal Airport Authority will receive $151,489 to replace the existing Wind Cone, replace one existing airport rotating beacon, reconstruct the precision approach path indicator system for Runway 14/32 at both Runway thresholds, reconstruct existing Runway 14/32 lighting and signage, and reconstruct existing Taxiway A lighting.