Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced that Questa Municipal Airport, Moriarty Airport, and the Albuquerque International Sunport will benefit from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants.

Questa Municipal Airport will receive a $431,954 grant to install a automatic weather observing system, new precision approach pathway indicators, and runway end identifier lights, all of which will promote safety for pilots and ground control.

Moriarty Airport has been awarded a $389,356 grant that will be used to construct an additional taxiway that will allow for greater efficiency in landing and take-off operations at the airport, which will provide easier access for aircrafts to refuel. The new taxiway will also include a staging area for sail planes or gliders.

The Albuquerque International Sunport will receive an $85,000 grant to fund a Wildlife Hazard Assessment of the airport. The assessment will gather data of the wildlife that occupy the airport property. The data will help to identify the different species and will provide insight on their daily/seasonal activities, populations, and their local movements.

"Airport improvements are necessary, but they can be costly.  I'm glad FAA is investing in New Mexico airports, to ensure that they remain safe and efficient," Bingaman said.