Reconstruct runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Pacific Region, awarded the City of Chowchilla a formula grant totaling $6,371,305.26 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct 3,250 feet of Runway 12/30 at Chowchilla Municipal Airport. This award, issued on August 28, 2025, funds a portion of the total runway reconstruction project, with an ultimate completion date of August 27, 2029. The runway reconstruction addresses infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life and is necessary to maintain safe and efficient airport operations.

The grant is coordinated with a separate Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. The funds support the modernization and rehabilitation of critical airport infrastructure at a civilian public-use airport serving the Chowchilla, California community. As a formula grant under the Airport Improvement Program, the award provides federal investment in transportation infrastructure to support long-term economic benefits and maintain the national system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,250 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chowchilla, california.