Reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region awarded a $473,684.21 Project Grant on August 29, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to Garfield County for reconstruction of 9,000 square yards of deteriorated north apron pavement at Bryce Canyon Airport in Bryce Canyon City, Utah. The pavement reconstruction project addresses existing infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life and will be completed by August 28, 2029.

This award supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The grant directly benefits airport operations at Bryce Canyon Airport by modernizing aging airfield infrastructure and ensuring continued safe, efficient airport operations. Garfield County, the direct grant recipient, maintains demonstrated experience managing airport infrastructure projects under the Airport Improvement Program, with a portfolio of related FAA-funded apron and runway projects totaling over $1.2 million.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 9,000 square yards of the existing north apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bryce canyon, utah.