$8.6M Federal Grant Secured For Palm Springs International Airport

PALM SPRINGS, CA — More than $8.6 million in federal grant money is landing in Palm Springs.

On Wednesday, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced that Palm Springs International Airport will receive an $8,612,700 Federal Aviation Administration grant to upgrade its taxiways.

The grant funding was awarded via the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program.

The money will fund rehabilitation of 11,284 feet of PSP's existing paved taxiways A1 and W to maintain the structural integrity of the pavements to extend their useful lives, according to a news update from Calvert's office.

"The funding being provided by the FAA to enhance the infrastructure at Palm Springs International Airport is welcome news," Calvert said. "As the primary airport serving the Coachella Valley, it’s critical that we continue to invest in the Palm Springs International Airport and provide robust air travel options for both residents and visitors."

Earlier this year, Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, which provided funding for the Airport Improvement Program.