Update airport master plan

The Village of Ruidoso received a $666,666.67 project grant awarded September 3, 2025, under the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs and COVID-19 Airports Programs. This grant funds the update and revision of the existing Airport Master Plan for airports serving the Ruidoso, New Mexico area. The master plan update will serve as a comprehensive planning document to guide future airport infrastructure development and improvements through the project completion date of September 2, 2029.

The Airport Master Plan update represents a critical planning initiative that establishes the foundation for long-term airport development, modernization, and operational excellence. As a planning-phase project, this deliverable will provide the Village of Ruidoso with an updated strategic framework addressing current and projected aviation infrastructure needs, capacity requirements, and improvement priorities. The four-year project period allows adequate time for planning analysis, community engagement, environmental review, and plan finalization to ensure the updated master plan aligns with FAA standards and positions the municipality's airport facilities to support regional civil aeronautics needs and economic development objectives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ruidoso, new mexico.