Reconstruct airport rotating beacon

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Judith Basin County Courthouse a $214,210.53 project grant on September 10, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct one airport rotating beacon serving airports associated with Stanford, Montana. The rotating beacon, which has reached the end of its useful life, will be replaced to maintain critical navigational infrastructure for the regional aviation system. The project is scheduled for completion by September 9, 2029.

This grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing essential airport lighting equipment. The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development and maintenance of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide, and this project aligns with the program's mission to ensure a comprehensive system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. Judith Basin County, as a local government entity with demonstrated experience managing federal airport infrastructure projects, serves as the grant recipient responsible for project execution and oversight.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces one existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with stanford, montana.