Extend runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $595,000 to Blair Airport Authority on September 2, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 1 design services for an extension of Runway 13/31 at Blair Municipal Airport in Blair, Nebraska. This project will extend the runway an additional 1,300 feet to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and support the airport's infrastructure modernization objectives.

The design phase funding represents the initial component of a comprehensive runway extension initiative that is scheduled for completion by September 1, 2029. As a municipal airport authority, Blair Airport Authority has received multiple federal grant awards through the FAA's Central Region totaling approximately $1.69 million since 2021, supporting various project phases including environmental assessments, land acquisition, and construction-related activities. This particular award provides essential design engineering services that establish the technical foundation for subsequent construction phases of the runway expansion project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends runway 13/31 an additional 1,300 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. . This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with blair, nebraska.