Shift runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Heber City Corporation $309,735.79 on August 24, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to acquire 0.3 acres of land for runway approach protection as Phase 1 of a project shifting existing paved Runway 4/33 by 700 feet to bring Heber City Airport into conformity with current standards. The award funds land acquisition only; the full runway shift project spans multiple phases. Performance occurs in Heber City, Utah, with a period of performance through August 23, 2030. This is a project grant funded as a lump-sum assistance type, released upon application for reimbursement of expenses. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program provides up to $2.39 billion for primary airports and up to $500 million for nonprimary airports nationwide through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, supporting runway, taxiway, safety, sustainability, terminal, transit connection, and roadway projects at eligible airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved runway 4/33 by 700 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of acquisition of 0.3 acres of land for runway 4 approach protection. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with heber city, utah.