Construct terminal access road

The Town of Vaughn received a $493,333.33 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct a new 2,100-foot terminal access road at Vaughn Airport in New Mexico. The project, awarded on September 17, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 16, 2029, is designed to bring the airport into conformity with current Federal Aviation Administration standards and improve operational efficiency at the facility.

This infrastructure improvement project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enhancing airport accessibility and meeting civil aeronautics infrastructure needs. The grant funding will enable the Town of Vaughn to complete the terminal access road construction, which represents one component of the municipality's broader commitment to airport infrastructure modernization. As with all Airport Improvement Program grants, the Town of Vaughn is required to maintain project records, submit periodic progress reports detailing bidding and contract award activities, and retain accounting documentation for three years following project completion.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 2,100 foot access road to the terminal to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with vaughn, new mexico.