Extend runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Blair Airport Authority a $855,000 Project Grant on August 28, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support Phase Five of a runway extension project. This grant funds the acquisition of 25 acres of land, which was procured in February 2025 as part of a larger initiative to extend Runway 13/31 by an additional 1,300 feet. The extension project is designed to bring Blair Municipal Airport in Blair, Nebraska into conformity with current FAA standards and operational requirements.

The runway extension represents a multi-phase infrastructure modernization effort, with this award complemented by coordinated funding through an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant that finances the remaining eligible project costs. The project completion date is scheduled for August 27, 2029, allowing adequate time for land acquisition, design, engineering, and construction activities. This investment supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs across the United States.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends runway 13/31 an additional 1,300 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. . This grant funds a portion of phase five to acquire 25 acres of land, acquired in february, 2025. . 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 blair, nebraska.