Construct/expand terminal parking lot; install perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542; improve/modify access road

The Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Steamboat Springs $895,438.59 on September 11, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund the second phase of terminal parking lot expansion, perimeter fencing installation, and airport access road improvements at Steamboat Springs Airport in Colorado.

The project expands the nonrevenue-producing terminal parking lot to accommodate additional vehicle parking for airport passengers, constructs 250 feet of perimeter fencing to deter unauthorized access to the airfield, and modifies 300 feet of the airport access road to efficiently move passengers to and from the airport. Performance of work occurs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with an ultimate completion date of September 10, 2029.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands a existing nonrevenue producing terminal parking lot at non primary airport to accommodate more vehicle parking for airport passengers. This project improves the existing airport access road to efficiently move passengers to and from the airport. This project installs a 1,000 foot long perimeter fence to deter unauthorized persons and vehicles from entering onto the airfield. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of 250 foot construction of perimeter fencing. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction. This grant funds the second phase, which modifies 300 feet of the airport access road. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with steamboat springs, colorado.