Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Tucson Airport Authority Inc. a Project Grant of $1,129,442.11 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 19, 2025. The award funds the rehabilitation of 4,900 linear feet of existing paved Runway 6L/24R at Ryan Airfield in Tucson, Arizona. The project will maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris accumulation, and extend the runway's useful life through targeted infrastructure improvements.

The grant, administered by the FAA's Western Pacific Region, is scheduled for completion by August 18, 2029, allowing a four-year implementation timeline consistent with typical Airport Improvement Program project periods. This funding supports critical aviation infrastructure maintenance at Tucson International Airport, enabling continued safe and efficient operations for commercial, military, cargo, and general aviation activities in southern Arizona while serving as a regional transportation hub.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 4,900 feet of existing paved runway 6L/24R to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with tucson, arizona.