The City of Redwood Falls is continuing to invest in important infrastructure at the Redwood Falls Municipal Airport. The Redwood Falls Municipal Airport runway project includes rehabilitation of Runway 12/30, replacement of the runway lighting system, taxiway improvements, and updates to navigational aids.
This project is another important step in maintaining the airport as a safe, reliable, and useful community asset.
The Redwood Falls Municipal Airport supports more than aviation alone. It helps connect the community to business, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, emergency services, private aviation, and regional travel. For a community like Redwood Falls, strong airport infrastructure helps support both daily operations and future opportunities.
City Council Approves Bid Award
At the June 17, 2025, City Council meeting, Resolution No. 38 authorized the bid award to Duininck Inc. for the Redwood Falls Municipal Airport runway project, contingent upon funding approval and grant agreements from the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Minnesota. The construction bid award was for $2,927,254.80.
The full project cost estimate for federal fiscal year 2025 and 2026 components is $4,066,834. This includes construction, engineering, and administration. The project is primarily funded through FAA federal entitlement and discretionary funds, with an anticipated funding breakdown of 95% federal, 2.5% state, and 2.5% local.
What the Project Includes
The Redwood Falls Municipal Airport runway project includes several important improvements:
- Runway 12/30 rehabilitation
- Runway 12/30 edge lighting system replacement
- Taxiway Connector A2 relocation
- Taxiway turnaround construction for Runway 12
- Runway 12/30 navigational aids replacement
- Design and as-built airport airspace analysis work
Together, these updates help maintain airport safety, improve functionality, and support the long-term condition of the airport.
Planning for Long-Term Use
Runway project construction is currently underway. Construction administration work is expected to continue through October 2026, with project closeout anticipated in July 2027.
Projects like this are a major part of responsible infrastructure planning. Runways, lighting systems, taxiways, and navigational aids all play a role in keeping an airport safe and operational.
The Redwood Falls Municipal Airport runway project helps ensure the airport remains ready to serve the needs of local users, regional partners, and future aviation activity.
Investing in a Community Asset
The City of Redwood Falls continues to take a proactive approach to maintaining public assets. While airport infrastructure may not always be the most visible investment, it plays an important role in supporting local services, economic activity, and regional access.
By moving forward with the Redwood Falls Municipal Airport runway project, the City is helping protect an important asset and prepare it for years of continued use.
The City will continue to share updates on airport improvements and other infrastructure projects as they move forward.
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