Rehabilitate runway

The County of Toole received a $206,989.47 Project Grant award on August 25, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds Phase 1 design services for the rehabilitation of two runways at Shelby Municipal Airport in Montana. Specifically, the project will address the design and rehabilitation of 3,701 feet of Runway 11/29 and 5,005 feet of Runway 5/23 to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the useful life of these critical airport infrastructure assets.

The project period extends through August 24, 2029, allowing adequate time for design completion and subsequent construction phases. This grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by investing in essential airport infrastructure maintenance that sustains civil aviation operations and supports long-term economic benefits for the Shelby region and surrounding communities in Montana.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,701 feet of existing paved runway 11/29 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 5,005 feet of existing paved runway 5/23 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with shelby, montana.