Reconstruct runway

The City of Ogallala received a formula grant award of $463,105.26 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective August 7, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 6, 2029. This grant funds the design phase of a runway reconstruction project at Ogallala Regional Airport, specifically the reconstruction of 5,102 linear feet of existing paved Runway 8/26 that has reached the end of its useful life.

The project is intended to support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing critical airport infrastructure. As a formula grant under the Airport Improvement Program, the funding supports the development of a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. The design phase represents the initial component of a multi-year reconstruction initiative, with the grant period extending through August 2029 to accommodate design completion, construction planning, and project closeout activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 5,102 feet of existing paved runway 8/26 that has reached the end of its useful life. Is grant funds the first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ogallala, nebraska.