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

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Rosebud County, Montana a Project Grant of $262,152.63 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to conduct pavement maintenance and rehabilitation work at a nonprimary airport serving the Forsyth area. The grant, awarded on September 3, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 2, 2029, funds the resealing and resurfacing of critical airport infrastructure to extend pavement useful life. Specific project components include resealing 5,359 feet of Runway 9/27 pavement, 1,948 feet of Taxiway B, 974 feet of additional taxiway pavement, and 493 feet each of Taxiways C, D, and E. The grant also supports resurfacing work on Apron 02 (3,790 square yards) and Apron 03 (14,667 square yards).

These infrastructure improvements align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by maintaining the nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to serve civil aeronautics needs. As a civilian federal grant program, the Airport Improvement Program provides funding for airport modernization and maintenance activities that support long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 1,948 feet of existing taxiway b pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 14,667 square yards of existing apron 03 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,790 square yards of existing apron 02 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 478 feet of existing taxiway e pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 483 feet of existing taxiway d pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. . This project reseals 493 feet of existing taxiway c pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,359 feet of existing runway 9/27 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 974 feet of existing taxiway pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with forsyth, montana.