Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region awarded $327,420 to the County of Imperial through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 16, 2025, to fund Phase 1 design services for the rehabilitation of 5,308 feet of Runway 14/32 at Imperial County Airport. The project aims to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. The award will be completed by September 15, 2029, and represents the initial design phase of a broader runway rehabilitation initiative.

This grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by investing in critical airport infrastructure that maintains regional transportation connectivity. The County of Imperial, through its airport division, has consistently received Airport Improvement Program funding for major capital projects at Imperial County Airport, including previous awards for taxiway reconstruction and apron rehabilitation. The design phase funded under this award will establish the technical specifications and construction parameters necessary for subsequent phases of the runway rehabilitation project.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,308 feet of existing paved runway 14/32 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with imperial, california.