Expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Fort Morgan, Colorado, $810,932.63 on June 8, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund Phase Two construction of an airport apron expansion project.

The award funds construction work to expand the general aviation apron at Fort Morgan Airport by 7,700 square yards, bringing the facility into conformity with current FAA standards. This grant funds a portion of Phase Two; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. The City of Fort Morgan's Public Works Department executes the project and maintains compliance with FAA grant-management obligations.

Performance occurs at Fort Morgan, Colorado. The ultimate completion date is June 7, 2030. This award is one of three consecutive grants funding phases of the apron expansion: a $251,493 project grant awarded July 18, 2025, for Phase One design work to add 6,500 square yards, and a $508,507 project grant awarded June 15, 2026, for additional Phase Two construction funding.

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 infrastructure 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.