Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded County of Blaine $1,054,905.26 on June 12, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct a new 7,560 square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at Turner Airport near Turner, Montana. The hangar will generate revenue to support airport self-sustainability.

This project grant funds a portion of the total construction project; an associated airport infrastructure grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The period of performance runs through June 11, 2030. The work is performed in Montana. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors, owners, or operators in developing airport infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs and support long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 7,560 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This grant funds a portion of the total project, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with turner, montana.