Reconstruct apron

The City of Tucumcari received a $113,557.89 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 19, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 18, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 of a main apron pavement reconstruction project at Tucumcari Municipal Airport. Specifically, the award provides federal funding for the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), which will evaluate and plan the reconstruction of approximately 2,000 square yards of existing apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Office of Airports, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide through grants encompassing traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and COVID-19 relief programs. This award represents a planning and design phase investment that will inform and support subsequent construction phases of the apron reconstruction project, contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment at the Tucumcari facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs approximately 2,000 square yards of the existing main apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of the preliminary engineering report (per). Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tucumcari, new mexico.