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

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded County of Hill a project grant totaling $193,096.84 on September 16, 2025, to fund the design phase for comprehensive airport infrastructure improvements at Havre-Hill County Airport in Montana. The award extends through September 15, 2029, and supports the planning and design of multiple runway, taxiway, and apron rehabilitation projects alongside runway lighting installation upgrades to meet current Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The grant funds the design phase for resealing and resurfacing work across approximately 8,900 feet of runway pavement (Runway 3/21 and Runway 8/26), 3,600 feet of taxiway pavement across three taxiways, and 155,000 square yards of apron pavement. These pavement rehabilitation activities are intended to extend the useful life of existing non-hub/non-primary airport infrastructure. Additionally, the grant supports the design and installation of new runway lighting on Runway 8/26 to bring the airport into conformity with current operational standards. As a recipient with substantial experience managing Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grants, County of Hill has demonstrated capacity to deliver similar airport infrastructure projects in the past.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs new lighting on runway 8/26 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reseals 1,660 feet of existing taxiway c pavement and joints at a non hub/non primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 155,000 square yards of the existing apron pavement at a non hub/non primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 300 feet of existing taxiway b pavement and joints at a non hub/non primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,300 feet of existing taxiway a pavement and joints at a non hub/non primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,699 feet of existing runway 3/21 pavement and joints at a non-hub/non-primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,205 feet of existing runway 8/26 pavement and joints at a non-hub/non-primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds the design phase of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with havre, montana.