Acquire snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded the City of Miles City $107,368.42 on August 21, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to acquire snow removal equipment for Miles City Airport.

The grant funds a portion of a project to purchase a 4WD carrier vehicle, dump box, and plow to enhance the airport's ability to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather. The grant is associated with a separate Airport Improvement Program award that funds the remaining eligible project costs. Performance runs through August 20, 2030, with work performed in Montana.

The City of Miles City is the recipient. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides funding for airport development including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, and terminal improvements. Periods of performance are a maximum of four years from grant award execution.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires snow removal equipment consisting of a 4WD carrier vehicle, dump box, and plow to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This grant funds a portion of the project, which consists of construction. 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 miles city, montana.