Shift taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $555,821.11 to the Incorporated County of Los Alamos under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 17, 2025, for Phase 2 design work on a taxiway realignment project. The project will shift the existing paved Taxiway F by 5 feet at Los Alamos airport to bring the facility into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. This grant funds the engineering design and planning phase necessary to support subsequent construction activities, with an ultimate completion date of September 16, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide. As a local government entity serving Los Alamos, New Mexico, the county is eligible to receive federal aviation infrastructure grants for projects at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. This award reflects the FAA's strategic investment in regional airport safety and operational excellence through critical infrastructure modernization.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved taxiway f by 5 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant will fund phase 2, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with LOS alamos, new mexico.