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

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Lake County, Montana a project grant totaling $347,155.79 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 19, 2025, to support pavement preservation and maintenance activities at regional airports serving Ronan and the Mission Valley area. The grant funds a portion of a comprehensive airport infrastructure project that includes resealing and joint repair of 4,798 linear feet of Runway 16/34 pavement, sealing and crack repair of 2,200 linear feet of taxilane surface, resealing of 5,325 linear feet of Taxiway A pavement and joints, and resealing/resurfacing of 13,600 square yards of apron pavement at non-primary airport facilities. These projects are designed to extend the useful life of existing pavement infrastructure.

The award is associated with the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, which funds the remaining eligible portion of the overall project costs. The grant carries an ultimate completion date of August 18, 2029, providing a four-year performance period typical of FAA airport infrastructure awards. This funding supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant funds a portion of the total project. This project reseals 4,798 feet of existing runway 16/34 pavement and joints at a non primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This project performs sealing and crack repair to 2,200 feet of taxilane surface to extend the pavement's useful life. This project reseals 5,325 feet of existing taxiway a pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals/resurfaces 13,600 square yards of existing apron pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with airport improvement program that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. This grant is associated with airport improvement program that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ronan, montana.