Construct taxilane

This $272,675.56 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the design phase of a new 1,200-foot taxilane construction project at the airport serving Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The grant will bring the airport into conformity with current standards by providing airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area. This project is part of a larger bipartisan infrastructure law initiative funding the remaining eligible portion of the taxilane construction. The grant was awarded on August 27, 2024, with a target completion date of August 26, 2028. The awardee is the County of Dona Ana, a local government entity in Las Cruces, New Mexico, which has experience managing federal contracts and grants for airport infrastructure, public safety, and community support programs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 1,200 foot taxilane connecting to taxiway d to provide airfield access to a non-exclusive hangar development area to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. This grant is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with santa teresa, new mexico.