Reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1,031,578.95 to the County of Rio Blanco under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 18, 2025, to reconstruct 16,000 square yards of deteriorated pavement on the South Apron at Meeker Airport. This project addresses critical airfield infrastructure that has reached the end of its serviceable life. The grant funds a portion of the total reconstruction project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covering the remaining eligible project costs. The work is scheduled for completion by August 17, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide through funding authorized under traditional appropriations, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, and legacy COVID-19 relief provisions. Eligible projects include apron pavement reconstruction, runway and taxiway improvements, and other airfield safety and operational enhancements. This project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate airport infrastructure to serve civil aviation needs across the regional airport system serving northwestern Colorado.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 16,000 square yards of the existing south 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 that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with meeker, colorado.