Install wind cone/segmented circle; construct taxiway; construct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region awarded Telluride Regional Airport a formula grant of $3,643,897.89 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) effective August 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2029. This award funds Phase Two construction activities to modernize airport infrastructure in Telluride, Colorado. The specific products and services include installation of a new wind cone and segmented circle navigational aids with frangible bases to enhance pilot safety; construction of a new 10,000 square-yard south apron to achieve current safety and operational standards; and construction of a 500-foot taxiway (B3) to bring the facility into conformity with FAA standards.

This formula grant represents a portion of the eligible construction costs, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Program grant funding the remaining eligible construction expenses. The project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment while maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new wind cone and segmented circle navigational aids to provide pilots with critical airfield information and will have frangible bases to increase safety in the event of contact. This project constructs a new 10,000 square yard south apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs new 500 foot taxiway B3 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase two, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of construction. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with telluride, colorado.