Extend runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Central Region awarded the Blair Airport Authority $5,263,157.89 on May 29, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to extend Runway 13/31 by an additional 1,300 feet, bringing the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. The award funds a portion of the final construction phase of this multi-year runway extension project at Blair Municipal Airport in Blair, Nebraska. The project period extends to May 17, 2030. This grant is associated with a companion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the construction phase. Blair Airport Authority, a child organization of the City of Blair, operates as a local government entity and serves as the ultimate recipient. The work is performed in Blair, NE 68008.

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 a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. . This grant is associated with an infrastructure investment and jobs act and 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 blair, nebraska.