Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region awarded Santa Maria Airport District a formula grant of $3,070,482.11 on September 18, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to rehabilitate runway infrastructure at Santa Maria Airport in California. This grant funds Phase 1 of a larger runway rehabilitation project, specifically covering design and construction activities for 3,400 of the 8,000 total feet of existing paved Runway 12/30. The project is designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life through September 17, 2029.

The grant is coordinated with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the rehabilitation project. Santa Maria Airport District, a local government airport authority, will serve as the primary recipient and implementer of the runway restoration work, which represents a critical infrastructure investment in civilian airport operations serving the Santa Maria region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 8,000 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design and construction of 3,400 feet. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with santa maria, california.