Acquire runway temporary closure lighting; reconstruct electrical emergency generator; reconstruct runway signage; reconstruct airport lighting vault equipment; install taxiway lighting;…

The Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Helena Regional Airport Authority $825,062.11 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on August 19, 2026.

The award funds acquisition of runway temporary closure lighting to indicate closure of Runway 9/27, installation of new runway guard lighting on Taxiway C, reconstruction of signage on Runway 9/27 and Taxiways A, B, D, E, F, and G that has reached end of useful life, rehabilitation of existing Runway 9/27 lighting to extend its service life, replacement of airport lighting vault equipment, and replacement of the electrical emergency generator to maintain power supply reliability and prevent airfield power disruptions. This grant funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion.

Work is performed in Montana and runs through August 18, 2030. The project benefits Helena Regional Airport, located in Helena, Montana.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires lighted XS to indicate temporary closure of runway 9/27 to enhance safety. This project installs new runway guard lighting on taxiway c to enhance safety. This project reconstructs existing runway 9/27 signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiways a, b, d, e, f, g signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 9/27 lighting to extend its useful life. This project replaces the existing airport lighting vault equipment that has reached the end of its useful life. This project replaces the existing electrical emergency generator that has reached the end of its useful life. The generator will maintain reliability and efficiency of the airport's power supply and continue to prevent power disruptions to the airfield. This grant funds a portion of the total project. 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 phase. 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 helena, montana.