Construct wildlife perimeter fencing

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western Pacific Region, awarded $346,416.84 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to Sonoma County Airport on September 22, 2025, for the construction of wildlife perimeter fencing to enhance airport safety. This award funds Phase 2 of the project, which encompasses environmental mitigation activities required to support the installation of 34,200 feet of wildlife fencing and 3 gates at the airport facility located in Larkfield-Wikiup, California. The project is scheduled for completion by September 21, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide, including safety area enhancements and wildlife management measures. This formula grant will directly benefit airports associated with Santa Rosa, California, by improving operational safety through wildlife hazard mitigation, a priority component of the FAA's comprehensive approach to maintaining safe and efficient public-use airport systems across the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 34,200 feet of wildlife fencing and 3 gates to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of environmental mitigation required to implement construction of the fencing. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with santa rosa, california.