Update airport master plan

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $273,333.33 to County of Rio Blanco on June 24, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to update the airport master plan for Rangely Airport and develop an updated solid waste recycling plan.

The grant funds a portion of the total eligible project cost; a separate Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance occurs at Rangely, Colorado, with an ultimate completion date of June 23, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, makes available $14.5 billion over five years for airport infrastructure investment including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, terminal improvements, and related work at eligible airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study and includes an updated solid waste recycling plan. 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 rangely, colorado.