Construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $228,421.05 to County of Blaine on June 12, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct a new 7,560 square-foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at Turner Airport in Montana.

The hangar construction will enable the airport to generate revenue and move toward financial self-sustainability. This grant funds a portion of the total project; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The project qualifies for expanded eligibility under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

County of Blaine, headquartered in Chinook, Montana, is the recipient. The period of performance runs through June 11, 2030, with place of performance in Montana. The assistance type is a Project Grant, with assistance released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

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. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant 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 turner, montana.