Improve airport drainage/erosion control. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration provides $664,430 to the City of Tehachapi, California under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to improve airport drainage and erosion control at Tehachapi Municipal Airport. The funding will support installing 5,050 feet of drainage improvements necessary to adequately handle stormwater runoff and meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards. The project delivers critical infrastructure upgrades that enhance safety and operational capacity at the airport, benefiting both the local aviation community and regional travelers. Completion is expected by July 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs 5,050 feet of drainage improvements necessary to adequately handle storm water runoff to meet federal aviation administration design standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tehachapi, california.