Construct/expand snow removal equipment building; acquire snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Chouteau County $701,152.63 on August 3, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to acquire snow removal equipment and construct a snow removal equipment building at Geraldine, Montana.

The award funds the acquisition of one carrier vehicle with plow snow removal equipment to enhance airfield clearance during adverse weather conditions and construction of a new 2,000 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project; an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance will occur in Montana with an ultimate completion date of August 2, 2030. Chouteau County, a local government entity based in northwest Montana, is the recipient and has a history of airport infrastructure improvement projects through FAA funding.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one carrier vehicle and plow snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This project constructs a new 2,000 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an infrastructure investment and jobs act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with geraldine, montana.