Reconstruct taxiway; rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded County Of Toole $312,860 on June 30, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund design phases for airport pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation in Shelby, Montana.

The grant funds Phase 1 and Phase 2 design work for three pavement projects: reconstruction of 1,990 feet of Taxiway A, rehabilitation of 3,701 feet of Runway 11/29, and rehabilitation of 5,005 feet of Runway 5/23. The work maintains structural integrity and minimizes foreign object debris across these runway and taxiway systems.

The period of performance extends through June 29, 2030, with place of performance in Montana. County Of Toole, a local government entity in Shelby, Montana, serves as the recipient and will manage the design development for these airport infrastructure improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,990 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavements that have reached the end of their useful lives. 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. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with shelby, montana.