Boulder City Municipal Airport Receives Grant

Boulder City Municipal Airport is the recipient of a grant from the federal government improvements on the property, the City announced this week. Due to the assistance of Nevada's Congressional delegation, they were able to obtain $10 million which will be used to increase airport safety. The grant comes from the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) Investment and Jobs Act. Boulder City was only one of four applicants to receive a full $10 million in the competitive grant process.

"I helped secure $10 million for a Contract Tower at the Boulder City Municipal Airport. I am fighting to improve the experiences of air traffic controllers and keep our runways and skies safe", said District 1 Representative Dina Titus.

Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto remarked, “Our airports are the first and last pieces of Nevada visitors see, and I am committed to ensuring their security and efficiency. This funding will help the Reno-Tahoe International Airport continue its critical terminal renovations and support safe air traffic in and out of Boulder City. I’ll continue fighting to deliver the support that Nevada’s airports – international and regional – need to best serve passengers.”

“We are incredibly grateful to receive this $10 million grant, which is a major milestone for the Boulder City Municipal Airport and the
future of aviation safety in our community. This funding will make a significant contribution toward the overall cost of the new Air Traffic Control Tower and reflects the importance of this project to the safe and efficient operation of our airport,” said Marissa Adou, Airport Manager. “The tower will enhance situational awareness, improve coordination of aircraft operations, and support the long-term safety of the airport for the benefit of pilots, passengers, businesses, and the community as a whole.”

“Safety is a top priority at the Boulder City Municipal Airport,” said City Manager Ned Thomas. “We’ve seen positive changes in the past decade: high demand for hangars, the growth of special, large-scale events in Southern Nevada, and interest in aviation-related businesses on or near the airport. News of this grant arrived right on schedule!”

The project, which is currently in the design phase, is scheduled for construction beginning this fall. The tower is projected to be operational in Summer 2028.