County Of Marin

County Of Marin Marin County Airport Division, operating as Gnoss Field, is a U.S. local government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since March 2012, with registration valid through January 2026. Located in Novato, California, the organization manages the local airport infrastructure and works closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region to maintain and improve airport facilities. As a county government entity, Gnoss Field focuses on airport-related services and infrastructure development, primarily serving the transportation and aviation needs of Marin County.

The federal grant awards received by Gnoss Field demonstrate a consistent focus on airport infrastructure improvement and pandemic-related economic resilience. The organization has secured multiple FAA grants, including a $1 million Formula Grant in September 2022 to extend runway 13/31 by 300 feet, which involves preliminary design, environmental mitigation, and permit applications to meet federal aviation standards. Additional grants include a COVID-19 economic relief award in August 2021 to support airport operations, personnel costs, cleaning, sanitization, and pandemic response. The airport has also received project grants for general airport infrastructure improvements, with award amounts ranging from $166,666 to $1 million. These grants are typically sourced through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, all administered by the FAA Western Pacific Region, demonstrating Gnoss Field's commitment to maintaining safe, efficient, and modernized airport facilities.