$1.2 million in funding supports infrastructure upgrades, safety improvements, and future growth
WELD COUNTY, Colo. – The Greeley-Weld County Airport is receiving more than $1.2 million in federal grants to support ongoing and future improvement projects, positioning the facility as a key driver of Northern Colorado’s economy.
The grants, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and accepted by the Greeley-Weld County Airport Authority Board, Weld County Commissioners, and the City of Greeley, will offset a portion of construction and design costs aimed at strengthening the airport’s ability to handle larger planes and higher traffic.
Expanding Capacity and Safety
Airport Director Cooper Anderson said funding will continue construction of the Echo and Bravo Taxiway Complex, which saw major ramp reconstruction earlier this year. The new layout allows for safer traffic flow and better parking for heavier aircraft. Phase one of the project is expected to wrap up in October…