Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County Of Hill, Montana $283,451.58 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on June 19, 2026, to fund Phase 2 construction activities at Havre Airport. The project encompasses runway, taxiway, and apron pavement resealing operations designed to extend the useful life of existing infrastructure, along with installation of new lighting on Runway 8/26 to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. Specifically, the grant funds resealing of 5,205 feet of Runway 8/26 pavement and joints, 3,699 feet of Runway 3/21 pavement and joints, 3,300 feet of Taxiway A pavement and joints, 1,660 feet of Taxiway C pavement and joints, and 300 feet of Taxiway B pavement and joints. Additionally, the project reseals approximately 155,000 square yards of existing apron pavement.

This grant represents a portion of Phase 2 construction, with the remaining eligible portion funded through an associated Airport Improvement Program grant. The project is scheduled for completion by June 18, 2030, with performance activities expected to conclude considerably earlier in accordance with program guidelines requiring expeditious project completion. As a non-primary airport, Havre Airport is eligible for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which allocated up to $500 million for nonprimary airport improvements including pavement rehabilitation and airfield lighting systems.