Rehabilitate runway

Big Horn County received a $2.25M project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate 5,200 linear feet of existing paved Runway 9/27 at an airport facility serving Cowley, Wyoming. The award, obligated on August 14, 2025, with completion scheduled for August 13, 2029, focuses on maintaining structural integrity and minimizing foreign object debris accumulation to extend the runway's operational lifespan. This infrastructure improvement aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence for the national system of public-use airports.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding for airport development, modernization, and maintenance projects nationwide, including runway reconstruction and rehabilitation activities. Big Horn County's project represents a standard infrastructure investment under the program, which supports eligible public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. As with all Airport Improvement Program grants, the county must maintain updated airport layout plans, retain accounting records for three years following project completion, and submit periodic reports documenting bidding, contracting, and work completion milestones throughout the four-year performance period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,200 feet of existing paved runway 9/27 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cowley, wyoming.