Construct wildlife perimeter fencing; install taxiway lighting; construct taxilane

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $615,789.47 to the County of Gallatin 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 project grant funds airport infrastructure improvements at Three Forks Airport in Montana, including construction of wildlife perimeter fencing with one wildlife gate to enhance airfield safety, installation of new taxiway lighting on Taxiway A to meet current standards, and construction of approximately 2,500 feet of new taxilanes to provide airfield access to a nonexclusive hangar development area and bring the airport into conformity with Federal Aviation Administration standards.

The County of Gallatin's grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through infrastructure modernization at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

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 airport improvement program 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.