Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1,675,263.16 to Boundary County, Idaho, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 25, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 24, 2029. This Project Grant funds the removal of overhead power lines at Bonners Ferry Airport that have been identified as obstructions by the FAA, bringing the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration safety standards and requirements.

The grant represents a portion of the total obstruction removal project costs, with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The removal of these power line obstructions constitutes critical airport infrastructure work that supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes overhead power lines identified as an obstruction by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the obstruction removal. This grant is associated with an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bonners ferry, idaho.