Reconstruct runway lighting

The City of Carlsbad received a $105,064.44 Project Grant award on August 29, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. This award funds Phase 1 design activities for the reconstruction of Runway 3/21 lighting infrastructure at Carlsbad Airport, which has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for ultimate completion by August 28, 2029.

The grant provides federal funding to support the design phase of a critical airport infrastructure modernization project serving the Carlsbad, New Mexico region. Upon completion of the design phase, this project will establish the foundation for subsequent runway lighting reconstruction, contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 3/21 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with carlsbad, new mexico.