Reconstruct runway

The Village of Hatch, New Mexico received a $2,933,791.58 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025. This grant funds the final construction phase of a runway reconstruction project at Hatch Municipal Airport, specifically the reconstruction of 4,110 linear feet of existing paved Runway 11/29 that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029.

The grant provides federal funding for critical airport infrastructure maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations at the facility serving Hatch, New Mexico. The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide, with this award contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 4,110 feet of existing paved runway 11/29 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hatch, new mexico.