Reconstruct terminal parking lot; reconstruct perimeter fencing

The City of Delano received a $467,368.42 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on September 11, 2025. The grant funds infrastructure reconstruction at Delano's airport facility, specifically the reconstruction of approximately 37,800 linear feet of nonrevenue-generating terminal parking lot that has reached the end of its useful life, along with 180 linear feet of existing perimeter fencing and one existing gate that do not comply with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1542 requirements.

These projects support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by addressing aging airport infrastructure through the modernization of critical facilities. The grant provides federal funding to replace deteriorated pavement and security infrastructure at this non-primary airport facility serving the Delano, California region. The project is scheduled for completion by September 10, 2029, with performance taking place in Delano, CA 93216.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 180 feet of existing perimeter fencing and one existing gate not required by 49 CFR 1542 that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs existing 37,800 feet nonrevenue generating terminal parking lot at nonprimary airport that has reached the end of its useful life. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with delano, california.