Extend/expand runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Western Pacific Region awarded the City of Prescott Airport Division $1,018,474.74 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) on August 20, 2026, to fund Phase 1 of a runway extension project. The work consists of an environmental assessment for the proposed 3,541-foot extension of paved Runway 03R/21L at Prescott Airport-Ernest A Love Field to accommodate a broader fleet mix. The award obligates $1,018,474.74 with a period of performance through August 19, 2030, and work is performed in Prescott, Arizona. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing airport infrastructure investments that support civil aeronautics and long-term economic benefits. Environmental impact assessment is a program requirement, with approval timelines ranging from 90 to 120 days; applicants must formally accept grant offers by September 30 of the appropriated fiscal year.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing paved runway 03R/21L an additional 3,541 feet in length to allow access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of an environmental assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with prescott, arizona.