Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; reseal/resurface apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the Ainsworth Airport Authority $418,840 on May 8, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to fund pavement resurfacing at a nonprimary airport serving Ainsworth, Nebraska.

The project reseals and resurfaces 5,501 feet of Runway 13/31 pavement, 6,824 feet of Runway 17/35 pavement, 9,560 feet of Taxiways A, B, and C, and 20,000 square yards of apron pavement to extend the useful life of existing airport infrastructure. This grant funds a portion of the total project scope; a complementary Airport Improvement Program grant (CFDA 20.116) awarded on June 1, 2026, funds the remaining eligible portion of the same pavement work.

Performance occurs at Ainsworth Regional Airport, Ainsworth, Nebraska 69210. The period of performance extends from the award date through May 7, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, allocates up to $500 million for nonprimary airport projects including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability improvements, and related airport infrastructure work.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project 5,501 feet of existing runway 13/31 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project resurfaces 20,000 square yards of existing apron pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project resurfaces 6,824 feet of existing runway 17/35 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project resurfaces 9,560 feet of existing taxiways a, B, and C pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. 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. 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 ainsworth, nebraska.