Reconstruct runway

The City of Blackfoot received a Project Grant award of $167,368.42 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective September 3, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 2, 2029. This grant funds a portion of a runway reconstruction project at Blackfoot Airport that will rehabilitate 4,311 feet of existing pavement on Runway 1/19, which has reached the end of its useful life. The award is paired with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs.

The Airport Improvement Program supports the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure a safe and efficient airport system. Through this award, the FAA is investing in critical runway infrastructure improvements at Blackfoot Airport that will enhance operational safety and extend the facility's useful life. The City of Blackfoot, as the awardee and parent entity managing the airport authority, is responsible for project execution, compliance reporting, and maintaining required documentation throughout the four-year performance period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,311 feet of existing paved runway 1/19 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 infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with blackfoot, idaho.