Acquire snow removal equipment

Bert Mooney Airport, a municipal airport in Butte, Montana, received a $542,223.16 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 29, 2025. The grant will fund the acquisition of two types of snow removal equipment designed to enhance the airport's capability to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather conditions. The project is scheduled for completion by July 28, 2029.

This award represents a standard infrastructure investment consistent with the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. The specialized equipment acquisition directly supports operational safety and efficiency objectives by enabling the airport to maintain airfield accessibility during winter weather events, thereby supporting the broader federal goal of maintaining a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 2 types snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with butte, montana.