Reconstruct runway lighting

County of Lea received a $457,615.79 Project Grant award on September 4, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the final construction phase of a runway lighting reconstruction project for Runway 12/30 at Lovington-Lea County Airport in Hobbs, New Mexico. The lighting infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life and requires complete reconstruction to maintain safe airport operations.

This project represents a portion of the total eligible project costs, with the FAA providing complementary Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for the remaining eligible project expenses. The grant carries an ultimate completion date of September 3, 2029, providing a four-year performance period typical of FAA airport infrastructure awards. Upon completion, the reconstructed runway lighting system will enhance safety and operational efficiency at the regional airport serving Lovington, New Mexico, consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence in maintaining the nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing runway 12/30 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 an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lovington, new mexico.