BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded nearly $32 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for Minot and other airports across North Dakota.

U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, R-ND, announced the grant awards Thursday, July 2.

Area airports receiving funding are:

– $7.63 million to Minot International Airport to rehabilitate Runway 8/26, reconstruct and replace runway end identifier lights, reconstruct runway lighting, realign Taxiway B and construct the southern portion of taxiway.

– $519,840 to Williston Basin International Airport to reseal pavement joints on taxilanes, taxiways and the commercial apron.

– $310,000 to the Garrison Airport Authority to reconstruct portions of the airport terminal.

– $60,000 to the Tioga Municipal Airport Authority for design work associated with extending Taxiway A and expanding the airport’s holding bay.

The FAA AIP provides funding to airports nationwide for planning, capital and safety enhancement projects.