Reseal/resurface runway; construct airport drainage/erosion control; rehabilitate runway lighting

The City of Albuquerque Aviation Department received a $190,209.47 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 10, 2025. This award funds Phase 1 and Phase 3 design activities for a comprehensive runway rehabilitation project at Albuquerque International Sunport. The project encompasses three primary components: installation of new edge drains along Runway 4/22 to achieve conformity with current FAA standards; rehabilitation of existing runway lighting systems to extend operational life; and resealing of 7,398 linear feet of runway pavement and joints at this non-primary airport facility.

The design phases funded through this grant are foundational activities expected to extend the useful life of critical runway infrastructure and enhance airport safety and operational standards. Upon completion of the design work by the August 9, 2029 deadline, these activities are anticipated to support subsequent construction phases that will modernize airport facilities and maintain the runway's structural integrity and compliance with federal aviation requirements. This award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the long-term economic benefits of transportation infrastructure investment at the Albuquerque facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new edge drains along runway 4/22 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project rehabilitates existing runway 4/22 lighting to extend its useful life. This project reseals 7,398 feet of existing runway 4/22 pavement and joints at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with albuquerque, new mexico.