Construct wildlife perimeter fencing; install taxiway lighting; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Gallatin a Project Grant of $470,095.79 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 7, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 6, 2029. This grant funds a portion of airport infrastructure improvements at Three Forks Airport in Montana, with the remaining eligible costs covered by a separate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant.

The grant supports three primary airport infrastructure deliverables: construction of one wildlife perimeter gate to enhance airfield safety; installation of new lighting on Taxiway A to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards; and construction of 2,500 linear feet of new taxilanes to provide airfield access to a nonexclusive hangar development area. These improvements will modernize the airport's infrastructure, support safe aircraft operations, and enable airport expansion aligned with current industry standards.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 1 wildlife gate to enhance safety. This project constructs 2,500 feet of new taxilanes to provide airfield access to a nonexclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs new lighting on taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of construction. This grant funds a portion of construction. This project is associated with an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with three forks, montana.