07.11.25

Hoeven: FAA Awards $13.4 Million to Hector International Airport for Terminal Expansion Project

FAA Also Awards Nearly $18 Million for Airport Projects Statewide

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, announced that more than $31 million has been awarded to airports across North Dakota by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This funding includes $13.4 million at Hector International Airport to expand the terminal by 35,245 square feet, including four new gates, and to construct a new apron. The senator has secured more than $53 million for the Hector Terminal Expansion Project to date and continues working to provide another $17 million in federal funding. The project, which is expected to be completed in 2027, will include:

  • A parking garage with an elevated walkway, which will open for use later this year.
  • An expanded Terminal with four new boarding gates and renovations for the existing five gates.
  • An expanded apron, supporting additional air traffic and ground operations.

Additionally, the FAA has awarded the following North Dakota airports grants that support projects to rehabilitate and reconstruct airport infrastructure—including runways, taxiways, aprons, lighting systems, safety areas, hangars, drainage systems and terminals—to enhance safety, extend the life of existing facilities, meet regulatory standards and increase airport capacity. Specifically, these grants include:

  • $10.3 million to rehabilitate taxiways and runways, reconstruct lighting and construct safety areas at Bismarck Municipal Airport.
  • $1.3 million to construct a new taxilane and rehabilitate existing runway at Cooperstown Municipal Airport to meet current standards and extend runway life.
  • Nearly $1.3 million to rehabilitate runways at Cavalier Municipal Airport.
  • $1.1 million to construct a new taxiway at Robertson Field in Langdon to meet current standards.
  • $818,010 to install new taxiway lighting at Harry Stern Airport in Wahpeton.
  • $676,540 to construct new underdrains, storm drain, and lift station to mitigate ponding at Mohall Municipal Airport.
  • $626,848 to reconstruct 5,506 square yards of North Apron pavement at Lakota Municipal Airport.
  • $335,781 to help construct a new hangar at Hutson Field in Grafton.
  • $300,000 to replace snow removal equipment, including carrier vehicle and attachments at Kenmare Municipal Airport.
  • $300,000 to construct snow removal and sand storage building at Watford City Municipal Airport.
  • $300,000 to reseal taxiways, apron and runway pavement at Hettinger/JB Lindquist Regional Airport.
  • $207,736 to reseal taxiways, taxilane, apron and runway pavement and construct a connector taxiway and hangar taxilane at Tioga Municipal Airport.
  • $150,126 for construction of a new hangar at Walhalla Municipal Airport.
  • $100,043 to reseal taxiways, taxilane, apron and runway pavement at Mercer County Regional Airport.

“These federal investments in North Dakota’s airports are vital to supporting our state’s economic growth and improving connectivity for communities across our state,” said Hoeven. “With this additional $13.4 million, we’ve now secured more than $53 million for the Hector Terminal Expansion Project. This project will modernize and increase capacity at the Fargo Airport and ensure we’re able to safely and efficiently meet the needs of travelers. Collectively, this funding will enhance safety, extend the life of critical facilities, and position our airports to meet future demand. Strong airports are essential to North Dakota’s prosperity, creating jobs, attracting new businesses, and connecting our residents to the rest of the country and the world.”

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