Reconstruct apron; expand apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Grand a Project Grant of $9,552,631.58 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, for infrastructure improvements at Moab Airport in Utah. The grant funds the final construction phase of a multi-phase airport modernization project designed to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project scope includes expansion of the existing West Commercial Apron by 18,000 square yards, expansion of the South General Aviation Apron by 11,000 square yards, and reconstruction of 5,000 square yards of deteriorated Southeast Commercial Apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life.

The grant will be executed over a four-year performance period concluding on September 17, 2029. As the project's final phase, this funding supports the construction activities necessary to complete the apron improvements and bring the airport infrastructure into compliance with current operational standards. County of Grand, serving as the grant recipient and parent organization for regional airport services, will be responsible for managing the project execution, maintaining required accounting records, and submitting periodic progress reports documenting project bidding, contract awards, work commencement, and completion milestones through the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands existing west commercial apron by adding 18,000 square yards and south general aviation apron by adding 11,000 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs 5,000 square yards of the existing southeast commercial apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with moab, utah.