Reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Sterling, Colorado a $497,777.78 Project Grant on March 28, 2024 under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant will fund 30% of a project to reconstruct 12,500 square yards of the existing south apron pavement at the Sterling Municipal Airport, which has reached the end of its useful life. The remaining 70% of the project is being funded through a separate $1,038,636.67 Airport Improvement Program grant awarded to the city in July 2023. Additionally, the city received a $128,030 grant in July 2022 to design the rehabilitation of 7,455 square yards of aircraft parking apron pavement. These infrastructure improvement projects aim to enhance the safety, operational efficiency, and functionality of the Sterling Municipal Airport, which serves as a critical regional transportation hub.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 12,500 square yards of the existing south apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds 30% of the total project. This project 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 sterling, colorado.