Rehabilitate airport rotating beacon; reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Rosebud County a Project Grant of $294,016.84 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 3, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 2, 2029. The grant funds infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance projects at the airport associated with Colstrip, Montana, a nonprimary airport. Specifically, the project encompasses rehabilitation of the existing airport rotating beacon to extend its operational life, resurfacing and resealing of 5,100 linear feet of Runway 6/24 pavement, resurfacing and resealing of 1,374 linear feet of taxiways 1, 2, and 3, and resurfacing and resealing of 17,433 square yards of general aviation apron pavement.

These infrastructure improvements support the FAA's strategic objectives of ensuring airport safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate civil aeronautics infrastructure. The grant falls under the traditional Airport Improvement Program, which assists public-use airport sponsors in developing and maintaining a nationwide system of airports to support civil aviation needs and economic benefits. Rosebud County, a Montana-based local government entity, will execute the project work, with all activities performed at the Colstrip airport location in Montana.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates the existing airport rotating beacon to extend its useful life. This project reseals 1,374 feet of existing taxiway's 1, 2, and 3 pavements at a nonprimary airport to extend their useful lives. This project reseals 17,433 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 5,100 feet of existing runway 6/24 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with colstrip, montana.