Reconstruct runway

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Southwestern Region awarded the Town of Carrizozo, New Mexico, a Project Grant of $213,289.47 on August 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to fund Phase 1 preliminary design services for runway reconstruction. The grant supports the design phase of a comprehensive project to reconstruct 4,944 linear feet of existing paved Runway 6/24 at Carrizozo Municipal Airport, which has reached the end of its useful life. This funding enables the municipality to complete the planning and preliminary design work necessary to proceed toward construction phases, with the grant period extending through August 17, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal grants nationwide to support airport infrastructure development, modernization, and maintenance at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. This award reflects the program's strategic investment in regional airport safety and operational excellence, with Carrizozo's multi-year project timeline demonstrating a phased approach to addressing critical infrastructure needs. The grant ensures that the Town of Carrizozo receives federal support for essential planning activities that will facilitate the eventual reconstruction of deteriorated runway pavement at the local airport facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,944 feet of existing paved runway 6/24 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of preliminary design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with carrizozo, new mexico.