Reconstruct apron; expand apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded $423,568.42 to Escalante City on July 2, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct and expand the general aviation apron at Escalante Airport in Utah. The project expands the existing general aviation apron by 2,000 square yards to conform to current standards and reconstructs 6,200 square yards of existing apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total eligible project cost; an associated Airport Improvement Program grant covers the remaining eligible portion. Performance occurs in Escalante, Utah, with an ultimate completion date of June 28, 2030. The assistance type is a project grant.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing general aviation apron by adding 2,000 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 6,200 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of 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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with escalante, utah.