Rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Missoula County Airport Authority (doing business as Airport-Missoula) a $19.8 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 18, 2025, to support critical infrastructure improvements at Missoula International Airport in Montana. The grant funds two major construction phases: rehabilitation of 9,501 feet of Runway 12/30 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris, and modernization of the runway's lighting system to extend operational life. Additionally, the project includes acquisition and installation of a new electrical emergency generator to enhance power supply reliability and prevent airfield disruptions. All work is scheduled for completion by July 17, 2029.

This award reflects the FAA's commitment to modernizing airport infrastructure under the Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and maintenance of public-use airports across the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The Missoula project represents a comprehensive investment in regional transportation infrastructure, addressing both safety and operational efficiency at a critical civilian airport facility serving the northwestern United States.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 9,501 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing runway 12/30 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with missoula, montana.