Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Airport Association Inc.

Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Airport Association Inc. is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov that manages and operates the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Airport located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization focuses on airport infrastructure and improvement projects in the rural South Dakota region. The association serves as a critical transportation infrastructure provider for the Eagle Butte community, working primarily with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enhance airport facilities and operational capabilities.

Through multiple federal grant awards, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Airport Association Inc. has consistently received funding under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to undertake substantial airport infrastructure projects. These grants have included significant runway and taxiway improvements, such as reconstructing 4,200 feet of existing runway pavement, constructing a 475-foot taxiway turnaround, and shifting runway connector taxiways to meet FAA design standards. The organization has also received COVID-19 related economic relief grants to support airport operations, personnel costs, cleaning, and sanitization services. Additionally, the association secured a $590,000 grant to install a new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS-III) and a $122,222 grant for taxiway connector lighting installation, both aimed at enhancing airport safety and operational capabilities. All grants have been awarded by the FAA's Great Lakes Region, with project completion dates ranging from 2025 to 2029, demonstrating the organization's ongoing commitment to airport infrastructure development and maintenance.