Reconstruct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $4.105 million to County of Gunnison on May 13, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct 33,000 square yards of deteriorated general aviation apron pavement at Gunnison Airport that has reached the end of its useful life. This award is one of three coordinated grants funding the total eligible project cost; a $2.019 million Airport Infrastructure Grant (CFDA 20.117) and an $823,063 airport master plan update grant support the remaining portions of the apron reconstruction work. The work is performed at Gunnison Airport in Gunnison, Colorado, with performance extending from May 13, 2026, through May 12, 2030. County of Gunnison, a Colorado local government entity headquartered in Gunnison, serves as the recipient and project sponsor.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 33,000 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant and an airport infrastructure grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gunnison, colorado.