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

Stillwater County received a $219,246.32 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 21, 2025, with an expected completion date of August 20, 2029. The grant funds pavement maintenance and rehabilitation work at a non-primary airport in Columbus, Montana, designed to extend the useful life of existing airport infrastructure. Specific deliverables include resealing 3,800 feet of Runway 10/28 pavement, 3,800 feet of parallel taxiway pavement, 570 feet of connector taxiway pavement, 640 feet of taxilane pavement, and 9,324 square yards of apron pavement.

These pavement rehabilitation projects are typical of Airport Improvement Program funding, which supports airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance to ensure a safe and efficient nationwide airport system. The four-year project timeline is consistent with standard AIP award periods that accommodate design, construction, and closeout activities. The grant directly benefits airport operations and safety at the Columbus, Montana facility by preserving critical airfield surfaces through preventive maintenance measures.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 3,800 feet of existing runway 10/28 pavement at a non primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,800 feet of the existing parallel taxiway pavement at a non primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 570 feet of the existing connector taxiway pavements at a non primary airport to extend their useful lives. This project reseals 640 feet of the existing taxilane pavement at a non primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 9,324 square yards of the existing apron pavement at a non primary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with columbus, montana.