Reconstruct weather reporting equipment

The City of Las Cruces received a Project Grant of $466,612.63 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on September 12, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 11, 2029. This grant funds the replacement of an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) 3PT at Las Cruces airports that has reached the end of its useful life. The project delivers modern weather reporting equipment infrastructure necessary for airport operations and safety.

This grant represents partial federal funding for the weather system reconstruction project, with the remaining eligible project costs funded through an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG). The weather observing equipment replacement supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining adequate airport infrastructure to meet civil aeronautics needs in the Las Cruces, New Mexico region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces the existing automated weather observing system 3PT that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with LAS cruces, new mexico.