Construct airport lighting vault

The Town of Springer, New Mexico received a Project Grant award of $334,878.95 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 Airports Programs. The grant, awarded on September 9, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 8, 2029, funds the construction of a new airport lighting vault building equipped to meet airfield lighting infrastructure needs.

This project delivers critical infrastructure improvements that bring Springer Airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The lighting vault facility will support safe and efficient airport operations while contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence. As a civilian infrastructure investment, this grant supports the development of a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and provides direct economic benefits to the Springer, New Mexico region through enhanced airport infrastructure capabilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new lighting vault building with equipment to meet airfield lighting needs and to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with springer, new mexico.