Update airport master plan

Bonner County was awarded $113,684.21 through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Northwest Mountain Region on July 9, 2025. The grant funds Phase 2 of an airport master plan update project for facilities serving Priest River, Idaho. The primary deliverable under this award is the development of an updated master plan narrative that will provide comprehensive planning guidance for the airport's future development and operations.

This planning grant supports the county's effort to modernize its airport infrastructure planning documentation, which is essential for maintaining current airport layout plans and guiding future capital improvement projects. The project is scheduled for completion by July 8, 2029, providing a four-year timeline for comprehensive master plan development. As a recipient of Airport Improvement Program funds, Bonner County will be required to maintain updated airport layout plans and submit periodic progress reports documenting planning milestones and project expenditures throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan with master plan narrative. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of planning. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with priest river, idaho.