Rehabilitate runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a formula grant of $160,027.37 to the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation, California on September 19, 2025 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This Phase 1 design-phase grant funds the rehabilitation of existing Runway 16/34 lighting infrastructure at Havasu Lake Airport in Needles, California to extend its operational useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 18, 2029.

The grant provides federal funding to support critical airport infrastructure modernization that aligns with FAA strategic objectives in safety and operational excellence. As a federally recognized tribal government, the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe will deliver design services necessary to plan and engineer the runway lighting rehabilitation project, establishing the technical foundation for potential future construction phases that would implement the rehabilitated lighting system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates existing runway 16/34 lighting to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with havasu lake, california.