Extend/expand runway; reconstruct runway lighting; install runway visual guidance system; construct taxiway; reconstruct airport rotating beacon; install weather reporting/surveillance equipment;…

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Powell County $14.186 million on June 12, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund comprehensive infrastructure improvements at Deer Lodge Airport.

The project will acquire and install an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS III P(T)), extend Runway 13/31 by 1,200 feet, construct a new 2,840-foot Taxiway A and 400-foot Taxilane B, expand the general aviation apron by 4,570 square yards, rehabilitate 5,800 feet of existing paved Runway 13/31, reconstruct runway lighting, install Runway End Identifier Lights and Precision Approach Path Indicator systems at both runway thresholds, replace the existing airport rotating beacon, construct new drainage structures and grading to manage storm water runoff, and reconstruct the wind cone and segmented circle navigational aids. These improvements are designed to bring the airport into conformity with current standards and accommodate increased aircraft operations.

The period of performance runs from June 12, 2026, to June 11, 2030. Place of performance is Montana. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs a new automated weather observing system (awos III P(T)) to provide site-specific weather information. This project constructs a new 2,840 foot taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 400 foot taxilane B to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive designated aircraft tie-down area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs new drainage structures, grading, and ditching to adequately handle storm water runoff and protect pavement from deterioration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project expands existing GA apron an additional 4,570 square yards to accommodate more aircraft operations. This project extends runway 13/31 an additional 1,200 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs the runway end identifier lights system and precision approach path indicator system for runway 13/31, at both runway thresholds to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs existing runway 13/31 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing wind cone and segmented circle navigational aids to provide pilots with critical airfield information. This project rehabilitates 5,800 feet of existing paved runway 13/31 to maintain the structural integrity to extend its useful life. This project replaces 1 existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with deer lodge, montana.