Reconstruct apron

The Town of Wheatland, Wyoming received a $3.25 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 31, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of July 30, 2029. This award funds the second phase of a multi-phase airport infrastructure project consisting of the reconstruction of 13,000 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The project will provide critical infrastructure improvements to airports serving the Wheatland, Wyoming area.

The grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives to maintain a safe and efficient nationwide airport system through transportation infrastructure investment. As a recipient under the Airport Improvement Program, the Town of Wheatland is responsible for maintaining updated airport layout plans, retaining accounting records for three years following final expenditure reports, and submitting periodic progress reports detailing project bidding, contract awards, and work completion milestones. This pavement reconstruction represents an essential infrastructure maintenance and modernization effort for the region's general aviation facilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 13,000 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wheatland, wyoming.