Reseal/resurface runway pavement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded the City of Great Bend, Kansas a $314,047.37 project grant on July 22, 2025, to reseal and resurface 7,851 linear feet of existing Runway 17/35 pavement at Great Bend Regional Airport, a non-primary public-use facility. This grant funds a portion of the total project cost and is coordinated with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible project expenses. The resurfacing work will extend the useful life of the runway pavement and is scheduled for completion by July 21, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Office of Airports, supports the development and maintenance of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs and provide long-term economic benefits. Project awards under this program typically span four-year periods to accommodate design, construction, and closeout activities. The City of Great Bend's award is representative of routine airport infrastructure maintenance grants that support the operational and safety requirements of the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 7,851 feet of existing runway 17/35 pavement at a non primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. 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 great bend, kansas.