Conduct environmental impact statement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Clark County Airport System a $13.5 million Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 16, 2025, for conducting an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed supplemental airport serving the Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan area. The project runs through September 15, 2029, and represents federal infrastructure investment in airport development planning to support civil aeronautics needs and long-term economic benefits in the region.

The primary deliverable under this award is the completion of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement that will evaluate the feasibility and environmental implications of establishing a new airport facility to supplement existing Las Vegas area airports, including Harry Reid International Airport. This environmental planning work is a critical prerequisite for major airport infrastructure projects and supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and sustainable transportation infrastructure development. The grant funding enables Clark County Airport System, operating as the Department of Aviation, to conduct the necessary environmental assessments and documentation required for federal approval of supplemental airport development.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts an environmental impact statement for proposed southern nevada supplemental airport. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with LAS vegas, nevada.