Install weather reporting equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through its Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded $467,367.37 to Carter County, Montana, effective August 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 27, 2029. The project involves the acquisition and installation of an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS III P/T) to provide site-specific weather information for Ekalaka Airport. This grant funds a portion of the total project costs, with the remaining eligible project expenses covered by a companion Airport Improvement Program grant.

The Automated Weather Observing System represents a critical infrastructure investment that will enhance aviation safety and operational efficiency by delivering real-time meteorological data to airport users and air traffic operations. As a county-level recipient with demonstrated experience managing FAA airport infrastructure grants, Carter County will be responsible for project implementation, including equipment procurement, installation, and ongoing maintenance in accordance with standard FAA grant management requirements and record-retention obligations extending three years beyond project completion.

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 grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ekalaka, montana.