Acquire easements/land for approaches; acquire land for development

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Pondera County $168,320 on June 10, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to acquire land and easements protecting runway approaches and future development at Conrad Municipal Airport in Montana.

The grant funds the acquisition of 1.37 acres of land to protect the approach to Runway 6/24 on the Runway 24 end, acquisition of 5.9 acres of land for future eligible airport development, and acquisition of an easement on 7.2 acres of land to protect the approach to Runway 6/24 on the Runway 6 end. These acquisitions bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The period of performance extends from June 10, 2026, through June 9, 2030. Work is performed in Montana. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 1.37 acres of land to protect the approach to runway 6/24, on the runway 24 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project acquires 5.9 acres of land for future eligible development. This project acquires easement on 7.2 acres of land to protect the approach to runway 6/24, on the runway 6 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with conrad, montana.