Construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Town of Mammoth Lakes received a $517,385.26 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 12, 2025. The grant funds a portion of Phase 6 of a comprehensive airport infrastructure project and is designated to support the construction of a new 9,750 square foot snow removal equipment building at Mammoth Lakes Airport. This facility is designed to bring airport operations into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and improve the airport's operational capabilities for winter weather management.

The funded project is part of a larger coordinated effort that includes taxiway realignment, specifically the shifting of Taxiway A3 by 500 feet. The grant obligated through September 11, 2029 represents partial federal funding for eligible project costs, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible portion of the infrastructure improvements. This project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining safe airport infrastructure and supporting the development of a nationwide airport system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 9,750 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 6, which consists of shifting taxiway A3 by 500 feet. 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 mammoth lakes, california.