Reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway; construct airport drainage/erosion control

The City of Hawthorne received a $2.79 million 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 18, 2025, with completion targeted for August 17, 2029. This Phase 1 project funds critical pavement rehabilitation and drainage infrastructure improvements at Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Hawthorne, California. The specific deliverables include resurfacing of 4,884 linear feet of Runway 7/25 and 9,524 linear feet of Taxiways S and N to extend pavement useful life, along with construction of a new trench drain system designed to mitigate ponding conditions and bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards.

These infrastructure investments support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by modernizing aging airport facilities and ensuring adequate airport infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs. The project represents a continuation of Hawthorne's participation in federal airport infrastructure programs, which have historically supported runway and taxiway resurfacing, lighting system upgrades, and safety enhancements at the municipal airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new trench drain to mitigate ponding to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project resurfaces 4,884 feet of existing runway 7/25 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This project resurfaces 9,524 feet of existing taxiways s and n pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of runway and connector resurfacing. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hawthorne, california.