Obstruction marking/lighting/removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $455,525.26 Project Grant to Bonner County, Idaho on August 7, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support obstruction marking, lighting, and removal activities at airports serving the Sandpoint, Idaho region. The project scope involves removing trees identified as Federal Aviation Administration obstructions to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. The grant period extends through August 6, 2029, providing a four-year performance timeline typical for airport infrastructure projects under this program.

This initiative directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by eliminating hazards that impede safe airport operations. As a civilian airport improvement project, it contributes to the nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, consistent with the Airport Improvement Program's mission to support airport development and modernization. Bonner County, which has a demonstrated track record of managing federal airport infrastructure grants in the Sandpoint and Priest River areas, will serve as the grant recipient responsible for project implementation and compliance reporting.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project removes trees identified as obstructions by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sandpoint, idaho.