Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron; construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant totaling $334,087.37 to Mineral County, Montana under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 19, 2025, for Phase 1 design activities related to comprehensive airport infrastructure improvements at Superior Municipal Airport. The grant funds the design phase for a multi-component airport modernization project that includes resealing 2,169 linear feet of existing taxiway pavement and joints, resealing 3,450 linear feet of Runway 12/30 pavement and joints, resealing 6,606 square yards of existing apron pavement and joints, and constructing a new 4,416 square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage. These improvements are intended to extend the useful life of existing runway and taxiway infrastructure while generating revenue through the new hangar facility to enhance airport self-sustainability.

This project qualifies as an eligible investment under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) expanded eligibility provisions and represents a four-year commitment with an ultimate completion date of August 18, 2029. The grant funding specifically addresses Phase 1 design work, with subsequent phases anticipated to move toward construction implementation. As a non-primary airport serving the Superior, Montana community, the improvements align with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 2,169 feet of the existing taxiway pavement and joints at a non-primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 3,450 feet of existing runway 12/30 pavement and joints at a non-primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 6,606 square yards of the existing apron pavement and joints at a non-primary airport to extend its useful life. This project constructs a new 4416 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with superior, montana.