Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the Ainsworth Airport Authority $1,132,631.58 on June 1, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to resurface runway, taxiway, and apron pavement at Ainsworth Regional Airport in Ainsworth, Nebraska.

The grant funds pavement resurfacing for Runway 13-31 (5,501 feet), Runway 17-35 (6,824 feet), Taxiways A, B, and C (9,560 feet), and the North Asphalt Apron (20,000 square yards). These resurfacing activities extend the useful life of existing nonprimary airport infrastructure. This award funds a portion of the project; a complementary Airport Infrastructure Grants award (CFDA 20.117) funds the remaining eligible project costs.

Performance of work occurs at Ainsworth Regional Airport in Ainsworth, Nebraska, with an ultimate completion date of May 7, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program supports airport infrastructure investments at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems to meet civil aviation needs and support long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project 5,501 feet of existing runway 13-31 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project resurfaces 20,000 square yards of existing north asphalt apron pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project resurfaces 6,824 feet of existing runway 17-35 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project resurfaces 9,560 feet of existing taxiways a, B , and C pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of this project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ainsworth, nebraska.