Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Clark County Airport System (Department of Aviation) a $9.0 million formula grant on August 7, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct new covered storm drain systems at airports serving the Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan area. The project is designed to bring airport drainage and erosion control infrastructure into conformity with current federal standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project costs, with a companion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The project has an anticipated completion date of August 6, 2029.

As a formula grant under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, this award delivers critical environmental and operational improvements to Harry Reid International Airport and other facilities within the Clark County Airport System. The construction of upgraded storm drainage systems represents an essential infrastructure investment in airport safety and environmental compliance, contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure modernization.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new covered storm drain systems to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with LAS vegas, nevada.