Dunn County commits $1.55 million to share of Killdeer airport taxiway project
April 02, 2026 | Dunn County, North Dakota
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The Dunn County Board of Commissioners voted to fund the county's 50% share of a partial parallel taxiway project at Killdeer Airport after hearing a presentation from the airport authority.
An airport representative explained the project would add a partial parallel taxiway and additional taxi lanes to improve safety by keeping aircraft off the active runway and to enable future hangar expansion. The state offered to fund 50% of the project. Bids opened at the meeting and the low bid for the taxiway work was $3,094,922; the state's share would be $1,547,461 and the county’s matching share would be the same amount.
Commissioner Heizer moved, and Commissioner Pelton seconded, a motion to fund the county’s 50% share of $1,547,461.11. The board approved the motion by roll call.
Board members said keeping the local airport functional and available for growth was a priority; at the same time, some commissioners noted the county's sizeable financial commitment.
What happens next: the county will coordinate with state and airport staff on contract execution and scheduling. Additional design, funding details and hangar plans will determine future expansions.
An airport representative explained the project would add a partial parallel taxiway and additional taxi lanes to improve safety by keeping aircraft off the active runway and to enable future hangar expansion. The state offered to fund 50% of the project. Bids opened at the meeting and the low bid for the taxiway work was $3,094,922; the state's share would be $1,547,461 and the county’s matching share would be the same amount.
Commissioner Heizer moved, and Commissioner Pelton seconded, a motion to fund the county’s 50% share of $1,547,461.11. The board approved the motion by roll call.
Board members said keeping the local airport functional and available for growth was a priority; at the same time, some commissioners noted the county's sizeable financial commitment.
What happens next: the county will coordinate with state and airport staff on contract execution and scheduling. Additional design, funding details and hangar plans will determine future expansions.
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