Rehabilitate runway

The City of Artesia received a $157,894.74 Project Grant award dated September 10, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase 1 design work for the rehabilitation of 6,800 linear feet of existing paved Runway 4/22 at Artesia Municipal Airport in Artesia, New Mexico. The project is designed to maintain structural integrity of the runway pavement, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. The grant award period extends through September 9, 2029, allowing adequate time for design completion and subsequent construction phases.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal funding to support airport infrastructure development, modernization, and maintenance across the United States. This award reflects the FAA's strategic investment in maintaining the nationwide system of public-use airports and supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure. The City of Artesia, as the grant recipient and airport sponsor, is responsible for project management and compliance with federal grant requirements, including environmental assessments and periodic progress reporting throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 6,800 feet of existing paved runway 4/22 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with artesia, new mexico.