Rehabilitate apron; reconstruct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Montrose County $137,966.32 on July 17, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct 170 feet of existing paved Taxiway C and rehabilitate 9,900 square yards of general aviation apron pavement at Nucla Airport in Nucla, Colorado. The project addresses pavement that has reached the end of its useful life, maintains structural integrity, and minimizes foreign object debris. This award funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance extends through July 16, 2030, at Nucla, CO 81424.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 170 feet of existing paved taxiway c pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 9,900 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. 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 nucla, colorado.