Construct/expand aircraft rescue and fire fighting building; construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Port of Moses Lake received a Project Grant award of $335,122.11 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 12, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 11, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 design activities for two critical infrastructure projects at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington: construction of a new 13,500 square-foot snow removal equipment building and construction of a new 20,900 square-foot aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) building. The snow removal equipment building will bring the airport into conformity with current operational standards, while the ARFF facility is designed to meet 14 CFR Part 139 safety requirements and enhance airport safety operations.

This grant represents a portion of Phase 1 funding, with the remaining eligible project costs supported by an associated Airport Improvement Program grant. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure a safe and efficient airport system. As a local government entity managing critical aviation infrastructure in support of federal operations, the Port of Moses Lake will use these federal funds to advance the design phase of essential facilities that strengthen airport safety and operational capabilities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 13,500 square-foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 20,900 square-foot aircraft rescue and firefighting building to meet 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements to enhance safety. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with moses lake, washington.