Update airport master plan or study

This $252,433.33 Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) project grant, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on April 15, 2024, will enable the City of Portales, New Mexico to update the Portales Municipal Airport's master plan and layout plan. The project will address key issues, objectives, and goals relevant to the airport's future development, and will also include the creation of an Exhibit 'A' per FAA standards. This grant will provide federal funding to support critical infrastructure improvements and planning efforts at the Portales Municipal Airport, which serves the local community. In addition to the primary project, the City of Portales has also received federal sub-awards from the New Mexico Department of Transportation for rural public transportation initiatives, as well as sub-grants from the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for emergency preparedness activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the airport master plan narrative report and airport layout plan to address key issues, objectives and goals pertinent to the airport's future development. . This project will also include the development of an exhibit 'a' per SOP 3.0 standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with portales, new mexico.