Reseal/resurface runway; acquire runway temporary closure lighting; reseal/resurface taxiway; rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate runway lighting

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $1,410,098.95 to Bert Mooney Airport on June 15, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) for Phase 2 construction of runway, taxiway, and lighting rehabilitation.

The project reseals and resurfaces 9,001 feet of existing Runway 15/33 pavement and joints, 5,100 feet of Runway 12/30 pavement and joints, and 2,505 feet of taxiway pavement across Taxiways A, B, and D at the nonprimary airport. The work rehabilitates 13,385 square yards of existing commercial apron pavement to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. The project also rehabilitates existing Runway 15/33 lighting to extend its useful life and acquires lighted crossbar indicators to signal temporary closure of Runway 15/33 to enhance safety. This award funds a portion of Phase 2; an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant covers the remaining eligible portion of the project. Work is performed in Montana and must be completed by June 14, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires lighted XS to indicate temporary closure of runway 15/33 to enhance safety. This project rehabilitates 13,385 square yards of existing commercial apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This project rehabilitates existing runway 15/33 lighting to extend its useful life. This project reseals 2,505 feet of existing taxiway a, B and D pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,100 feet of existing runway 12/30 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. . This project reseals 9,001 feet of existing runway 15/33 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. 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 butte, montana.