City of Moorhead - Airport Committee - 02 25, 2026

The City of Moorhead Airport Committee meeting focused on updates and planning for various capital improvement projects at the airport. Key projects discussed included the relocation of the Air Weather System (AWAS), replacement of the fuel tank and pumps, and the replacement of the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) systems, with bidding and grant applications underway. The committee reviewed the airport's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which outlines funding allocations, including FAA grants and a one-time Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) allocation for snow removal equipment. Future projects such as taxiway and runway reconstruction, clear zone acquisition, and parking expansions were also highlighted. Additionally, the committee recapped the successful 2025 Fly-In event, deciding to hold future events biennially to align with project schedules and budgeting. The meeting concluded with plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services as required by FAA regulations.