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

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Sanders County $235,789.47 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on April 29, 2026, to reseal and resurface pavement and joints at non-primary airports serving Plains, Montana.

The project reseals 15,718 square yards of existing apron pavement and joints, 4,650 feet of runway 13/31 pavement and joints, and 940 feet of existing taxiway pavement and joints. These activities extend the useful life of airport infrastructure at the Plains airport. Work is performed in Montana with an ultimate completion date of April 28, 2030. The obligated amount is $235,789.47. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides up to $500 million nationally for nonprimary airport development projects including runways, taxiways, and safety improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 15,718 square yards of existing apron pavement and joints at a non-primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 4,650 feet of existing runway 13/31 pavement and joints at a non-primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 940 feet of existing taxiway pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with plains, montana.