Acquire security equipment; develop new pavement plan/conduct pavement study

Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, Montana received a $658,283.16 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) awarded on July 29, 2025. The grant funds two primary infrastructure initiatives: acquisition and installation of enhanced security equipment in compliance with 49 CFR Part 1542, including security gate replacement, wireless communication systems, terminal security system upgrades, and access controller installations; and a pavement management program consisting of an initial pavement survey and development of a comprehensive pavement management plan. The project is scheduled for completion by July 28, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance nationwide through a combination of traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding, and COVID-19 relief grants. This award directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enhancing airport security infrastructure and establishing a systematic approach to pavement infrastructure management and maintenance planning at a municipal airport serving the Butte region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires new security equipment including security gate replacement, wireless communication system, upgrade terminal security system and access controllers, as required by 49 CFR part 1542. This project conducts an initial pavement survey and develops a new pavement management plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with butte, montana.