Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded $198,385.26 to the City of Artesia under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 10, 2025, to support Phase 1 design services for the rehabilitation of 6,800 linear feet of Runway 4/22. The project is intended to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life. This grant funds a portion of the design phase, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. The project is scheduled for completion by September 9, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. This award represents the City of Artesia's continued investment in critical aviation infrastructure serving the region.

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 a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with artesia, new mexico.