St. Ignatius airport receives grant
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ST. IGNATIUS — This July the St. Ignatius airport will receive $4,800 in grant funds and a $10,000 loan to purchase a tractor and brush hog to mow the facility.
On Jan. 29 the Montana Aeronautics Board announced the award as one of 32 made statewide that totaled more than $875,000. The projects are funded through a 2 cent per gallon tax on fuel sold to general aviation aircraft in the state.
A replacement mower for the airport is desperately needed, St. Ignatius Airport Representative Rick Newman said. The facility is currently mown with a tractor that was donated more than a decade ago.
“I’ve been patching that thing together for 13 years and it’s getting ready to be on its last leg,” Newman said.
In November, Newman filled out a $12,000 grant request and $10,000 loan request for a tractor that was filed with the Montana Aeronautics Board. Although not all of the money was granted, Newman said it will allow the board to at least look at options for new equipment.
“I’m looking for used equipment in good shape,” Newman said. “If we don’t spend all the money, we can always give it back.”
