WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories.

“This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation’s airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from COVID-19,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. 

The Department is awarding federal grants to the following airports in the State of New Mexico:

• $2,370,000 for Albuquerque International Sunport Airport for infrastructure improvements and a zero emissions vehicle.
• $1,890,779 for Roswell Air Center for taxiway rehabilitation.
• $479,777 for Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport for taxiway reconstruction.
• $398,316 for Springer Municipal Airport for building construction.
• $362,382 for Angel Fire Airport to improve runway surfaces, including sealing.
• $333,333 for Double Eagle II Airport in Albuquerque to install perimeter fencing.
• $327,553 for Lordsburg Municipal Airport to improve runway surfaces, including sealing.
• $318,888 for Socorro Municipal Airport to improve runway surfaces, including sealing.
• $232,266 for Artesia Municipal Airport to install navigational aids.
• $230,830 for Grant County Airport for apron reconstruction.
• $214,788 for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport for lighting improvements.
• $210,386 for Lea County-Zip Franklin Memorial Airport to install navigational aids.
• $192,766 for Aztec Municipal Airport to improve runway surfaces, including sealing.
• $166,666 for Rancho Magdalena Airport for safety improvements.
• $166,666 for Navajo Lake Airport in Navajo Dam to improve runway surfaces, including sealing.
• $166,666 for Questa Municipal Nr 2 Airport for safety improvements.
• $130,965 for Raton Municipal Airport/Crews Field to install navigational aids.
• $118,409 for Four Corners Regional Airport in Farmington for runway rehabilitation.

“The 434 AIP grants will fund critical airport infrastructure projects around the country,” said FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson.

Since January 2017, the Trump Administration delivered $13.5 billion to America’s airports to improve infrastructure and safety. In 2020, the Administration delivered $10 billion in economic assistance to America’s airports during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

A complete listing of grants (PDF) and an interactive map of airports receiving funding is available on the FAA website.