Acquire snow removal equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Phillips County Regional Airport Authority a Project Grant of $154,046.32 on August 25, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to acquire specialized snow removal equipment. The grant funds one articulated 4-wheel drive loader equipped with broom, blower, and plow attachments designed to enhance the airport's operational capability to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather conditions. This award represents a portion of the total project cost, with the remaining eligible portion funded through a separate Airport Improvement Program grant.

The project, scheduled for completion by August 24, 2029, directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enabling Malta Regional Airport to maintain safe and efficient airfield operations year-round. The equipment acquisition addresses critical infrastructure needs for this regional airport serving Phillips County, Montana, and contributes to the airport's ability to maintain essential transportation services and emergency response capabilities for the surrounding rural community.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one articulated 4WD loader with broom, blower, and plow attachments snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. 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 malta, montana.