Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $159,642.11 to County of Fallon, Montana on August 29, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund pavement maintenance and preservation activities at a nonprimary airport in Baker, Montana. This project grant covers partial funding for resealing and resurfacing of critical airport infrastructure, including 27,945 square yards of apron pavement, 5,900 linear feet of Runway 13/31 pavement, and 6,150 linear feet of Taxiway A pavement, along with associated joint sealing work. These activities are designed to extend the useful life of existing airport infrastructure and maintain safe operational conditions.

This grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with remaining eligible project expenses funded through a companion FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant. The project has a completion deadline of August 28, 2029, providing County of Fallon approximately four years to execute the pavement maintenance work. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of the nationwide airport system to meet civil aeronautics needs and long-term economic benefits through infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 27,945 square yards of existing main apron pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,900 feet of existing runway 13/31 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 6,150 feet of existing taxiway a pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant funds a portion of the total project. . This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with baker, montana.