Extend/expand runway

The City of Loveland received a Project Grant award of $17.6 million 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 September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029. This award funds Phase 2 construction activities for the expansion of Runway 15/33 at Loveland Municipal Airport, extending the runway an additional 50 feet in width to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

This grant represents partial federal funding for the runway expansion project, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible portion of Phase 2. The project will provide infrastructure improvements to Loveland Municipal Airport, benefiting the Loveland, Colorado area and supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The grant is administered through the FAA's Northwest Mountain Region office, with the City of Loveland serving as the prime recipient responsible for project execution and compliance.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands runway 15/33 an additional 50 feet in width to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with loveland, colorado.