Rehabilitate runway

The Town of Springer received a $190,257.89 Project Grant award dated September 9, 2025, 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). This grant funds Phase 1 preliminary design activities for the rehabilitation of 5,003 linear feet of existing paved Runway 01/19 at Springer Municipal Airport. The project aims to maintain the runway's structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the facility's useful life.

The grant will support the planning and design phase of the runway rehabilitation initiative, with an ultimate completion date of September 8, 2029. This funding represents federal investment in airport infrastructure development for the Springer, New Mexico region, consistent with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. The Town of Springer, as the awardee, will manage the project execution and must comply with FAA reporting and record-keeping requirements throughout the grant period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,003 feet of existing paved runway 01/19 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consist of preliminary design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with springer, new mexico.