Expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Fort Morgan, Colorado, $508,507.37 on June 15, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund construction of general aviation apron expansion at Fort Morgan Airport.

The project adds 7,700 square yards to the existing general aviation apron to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. This award funds a portion of Phase Two construction; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. The City of Fort Morgan's Public Works Department executes the project.

Performance occurs at Fort Morgan, Colorado. The period of performance extends from the June 15, 2026 award date through June 14, 2030. This Phase Two construction effort is part of a multi-phase expansion: Phase One, funded by a $251,493 project grant awarded July 18, 2025, covered design work to add 6,500 square yards; a concurrent $810,933 project grant awarded June 8, 2026, funds additional Phase Two construction.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing general aviation apron by adding 7,700 square yards 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 improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort morgan, colorado.