Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Western Pacific Region awarded County of Yavapai $2,869,848.42 on August 24, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct new drainage pipeline at Sedona Airport to manage storm water runoff and bring the facility into conformity with current standards.

The project is located in Sedona, Arizona, and will run through August 23, 2030. The drainage and erosion control construction addresses airport infrastructure requirements to handle stormwater adequately, with County of Yavapai as the recipient and ultimate beneficiary of the federal funding.

The Airport Improvement Program funds airport infrastructure investments to support safe and efficient civil aviation operations and economic development. Grant recipients must maintain an up-to-date airport layout plan for the duration of the grant agreement (ordinarily 20 years) and retain accounting records reflecting all project costs for three years after the final expenditure report is submitted. Environmental impact assessment is required for program approval.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new drainage pipeline to adequately handle storm water runoff to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sedona, arizona.