Acquire snow removal equipment

The City of Durango received a $864,397.89 formula grant award dated July 31, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. The grant funds the acquisition of one carrier vehicle equipped with broom snow removal equipment to enhance the Durango-La Plata County Airport's operational capabilities during adverse weather conditions. This equipment will enable more effective clearing of priority airfield areas, thereby improving airport safety and operational efficiency during winter weather events.

The project will be completed by July 30, 2029, and represents the FAA's continued investment in airport infrastructure modernization and safety improvements at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. As a formula grant recipient, the City of Durango must maintain compliance with FAA requirements, including submitting periodic project reports, retaining accounting records for three years following final expenditure submission, and making recipient records available for inspection by the FAA, Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General, and Government Accountability Office.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one carrier vehicle and broom snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with durango, colorado.