Construct/expand aircraft rescue and fire fighting building

Federal Grant Award Summary

The County of Inyo received a $325,389.47 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, awarded on August 29, 2025. This grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a new 6,400 square-foot Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) building at Bishop Airport in Bishop, California. The project is designed to meet Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 139) safety requirements and enhance airport safety operations through the construction of specialized aviation infrastructure.

The grant will support the design and engineering phase of the ARFF facility development, with an ultimate completion date of August 28, 2029. This funding advances the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enabling airport infrastructure improvements that strengthen the civil aviation system's nationwide capabilities. The project benefits the local Bishop airport community and contributes to the comprehensive modernization of regional airport facilities supported through the Airport Improvement Program's mission to maintain an adequate system of public-use airports throughout the United States.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 6,400 square foot aircraft rescue and firefighting building to meet 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bishop, california.