Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Boundary County, Idaho, $425,263.16 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 25, 2025, to remove overhead power lines identified as a Federal Aviation Administration obstruction at Bonners Ferry Airport. This project grant funds a portion of the obstruction removal work necessary to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The county is implementing this initiative in conjunction with a complementary Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs. The project is scheduled for completion by August 24, 2029.

The obstruction removal project directly supports the Federal Aviation Administration's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by eliminating identified hazards to aviation operations. This grant represents the agency's commitment to maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while ensuring long-term safety and economic benefits for the region served by Bonners Ferry Airport.

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 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 bonners ferry, idaho.