Gallup/McKinley Regional Inland Tradeport Potential Will Increase with Foreign Trade Zone & User Fee Airport Designation

The value proposition for a Gallup/McKinley Regional Inland TradePort is built on several key foundations, including the establishment of a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and a User Fee Airport (UFA) designation. In 2024, the Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) provided technical support to McKinley County and the City of Gallup in their efforts to secure FTZ status and U.S. Customs UFA certification for the Gallup Municipal Airport. A planned remodel of the airport includes dedicated renovations to meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including the development of appropriate facilities and office space for a stationed CBP officer to support FTZ operations.

Gallup Municipal Airport can bolster TradePort potential

Gallup Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport owned and operated by the City of Gallup. Service providers offer transportation six days a week to/from Phoenix, AZ, and 2 days a week to/from Las Vegas, NV. In 2023, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded a $1 million grant to the City of Gallup to implement the FTZ/UFA, including financial support for a U.S. Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) Officer in Gallup for 5 years. Contact the GGEDC today to assist regional stakeholders in striving toward achieving these designations.