Reconstruct runway

The City of Chowchilla received a $615,789.47 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on August 28, 2025. The grant funds a portion of a runway reconstruction project at Chowchilla Municipal Airport, specifically the rehabilitation of 3,250 feet of existing paved Runway 12/30 to maintain structural integrity and extend the runway's useful life. This grant is coordinated with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the overall project, with work scheduled for completion by August 27, 2029.

The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure a comprehensive system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. This project aligns with the program's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through transportation infrastructure investment. As the grant recipient and airport operator, the City of Chowchilla is responsible for project execution, financial management, and periodic reporting on project status, including bid activities, contract awards, and work completion milestones.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 3,250 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 to maintain the structural integrity to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chowchilla, california.