Construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region awarded a formula grant of $147,000 to Plumas County (doing business as Plumas County Airports) on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This Phase One design grant supports the construction and expansion of snow removal equipment infrastructure at airports associated with Quincy, California, specifically funding the design phase of a new 1,800 square-foot snow removal equipment building. The project is intended to bring the Quincy airport into conformity with current federal standards and is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029.

The products and services delivered through this award consist of professional design and planning services necessary to develop detailed construction specifications and blueprints for the proposed snow removal equipment facility. As a Phase One design-focused project, the funding enables Plumas County Airports to engage architectural and engineering professionals to produce the technical documentation required before construction can commence. This initial phase supports the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety, operational excellence, and long-term infrastructure development while contributing to the maintenance of an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,800 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase one, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with quincy, california.