Reconstruct runway lighting; install taxiway lighting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Grant a $1,828,938.95 Project Grant on September 19, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct runway lighting and install taxiway lighting at the airport serving Silver City, New Mexico. The grant funds the final construction phase of a two-part project: reconstruction of existing Runway 8/26 lighting infrastructure that has reached the end of its operational life, and installation of new lighting on Taxiway A to bring the facility into conformity with current FAA standards. The project is scheduled for completion by September 18, 2029, with work being performed at the airport location in Hurley, New Mexico.

This grant represents federal investment in airport infrastructure modernization through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, which supports development and maintenance of the nation's public-use airport system. The lighting upgrades will enhance safety and operational capabilities at the regional airport facility, addressing aging infrastructure and regulatory compliance requirements. County of Grant, as the recipient government entity, is responsible for project management, construction oversight, and compliance with FAA reporting and record-retention requirements throughout the award period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs new lighting on taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs existing runway 8/26 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with silver city, new mexico.