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

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $221,052.63 to Sanders County under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on April 29, 2026, to reseal and resurface pavement and joints at Thompson Falls Airport in Montana.

The project reseals 4,200 feet of existing Runway 08/26 pavement and joints, 1,227 feet of existing taxiway pavement and joints, and 10,122 square yards of existing apron pavement and joints at the nonprimary airport to extend the useful life of the facilities. Performance of work takes place in Montana, with an ultimate completion date of April 28, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program funds airport infrastructure investments to support a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics and the flying public.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reseals 1,227 feet of existing taxiway pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 10,122 square yards of existing apron pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 4,200 feet of existing runway 08/26 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with thompson falls, montana.