Construct perimeter fencing

Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Lordsburg, New Mexico received a Project Grant award of $358,784.21 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), effective September 2, 2025. This grant funds construction of 18,253 linear feet of perimeter fencing at Lordsburg airport to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The project represents the final phase of a larger perimeter fencing initiative and is paired with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the construction phase.

The construction project is scheduled for completion by September 1, 2029. The perimeter fencing is not mandated by Federal Aviation Regulations 49 CFR 1542 but is necessary to meet contemporary airport security and safety standards. The grant directly benefits Lordsburg airport operations and the surrounding community by enhancing airport infrastructure and security posture through federal investment in transportation infrastructure aligned with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 18,253 feet of perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lordsburg, new mexico.