Construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Socorro, New Mexico a $512,896.84 Project Grant on September 17, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new 2,700 square-foot snow removal equipment building. This project is designed to bring Socorro Municipal Airport into conformity with current infrastructure standards. The grant funds a portion of the final construction phase, with an associated Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant covering the remaining eligible project costs. The award period extends through September 16, 2029.

The snow removal equipment building will serve as essential airport infrastructure to support aircraft ground operations and airport maintenance activities. By providing dedicated, standards-compliant storage and operational facilities for snow removal equipment, the project enhances the airport's operational capacity and safety during adverse weather conditions. This award represents the FAA's strategic investment in modernizing airport infrastructure to maintain a safe and efficient nationwide airport system, consistent with the agency's core objectives of safety and operational excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 2,700 square foot snow removal equipment building 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 project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with socorro, new mexico.