Install taxiway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Pacific Region, awarded a $113,560 Project Grant to Douglas County, Nevada on September 8, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This award funds Phase 1 design activities for the installation of new medium intensity lighting on Taxiway A at Minden-Tahoe Airport in Minden, Nevada. The design phase is intended to enhance airport safety and operational efficiency prior to subsequent construction implementation.

The grant provides federal funding to support the planning and design phase of the taxiway lighting infrastructure improvement project, with an ultimate completion date of September 7, 2029. As a civilian aviation infrastructure grant administered by the FAA, this award aligns with the agency's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while contributing to the development and modernization of the national airport system. Douglas County will manage the project through its Finance Division and is responsible for maintaining project records and submitting periodic progress reports throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs new medium intensity lighting on taxiway a to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with minden, nevada.