The City of Mora is launching its 2027 budget process and has identified capital priorities, including a request from the Airport Board to move rehabilitation of the turf crosswind runway up from 2030/2031 into the 2027 budget. The runway is currently in poor condition, functioning more like gravel than turf, which creates a risk of rocks damaging aircraft and is prompting an accelerated schedule. The estimated total project cost is 250000, to be funded as a state project with 70 percent state and 30 percent city cost share, leaving approximately 75000 as the city’s contribution.No design consultant or contractor has been selected yet, and the project will need to move through budget approval, design, environmental review if required, and then competitive procurement. This is a strong early-stage signal for engineering, aviation planning, construction, and grant support firms that can help Mora refine scope, update cost estimates, position for state aviation dollars, and structure a 2027 delivery plan.

Project would be a Minnesota state aviation project, not an FAA project, with 70/30 state-local split; scope will likely include grading, turf establishment, and erosion control.