Reconstruct runway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Lea, New Mexico, a Project Grant totaling $353,683.16 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 29, 2025. This grant funds a portion of the final construction phase for reconstructing Runway 1/19 lighting infrastructure at Lea County airports in Lovington, New Mexico, which has reached the end of its useful life. The project will be completed by August 28, 2029, with this federal funding complementing additional Airport Improvement Program grants that support the remaining eligible project costs.

The reconstruction of runway lighting represents a critical infrastructure modernization initiative that supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. As the final phase of a multi-grant effort, this project will upgrade essential airfield lighting systems necessary for safe airport operations and continued civil aeronautics support across the regional airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 1/19 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with airport improvement program grants that fund the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with JAL, new mexico.