Reconstruct runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded Mesa Gateway Airport Authority a $4.5 million Project Grant on August 21, 2025, to reconstruct a portion of Runway 12R/30L at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona. This grant funds Phase 2 of the runway reconstruction project, which encompasses 3,645 feet of the total 6,600-foot runway that has reached the end of its useful life. The reconstruction work is expected to be completed by August 20, 2029.

The grant is part of a larger, multi-phase airport infrastructure modernization initiative, with additional eligible costs covered by a separate Airport Improvement Program grant. By reconstructing critical runway infrastructure, this project enhances airport safety, operational efficiency, and the capacity of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to serve civil aviation needs in the Mesa region. The funds directly support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining essential aviation infrastructure within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 6,600 feet of existing concrete runway 12R/30L that has reached the end of its useful life. . This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of reconstruction of 3,645 feet. . This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with mesa, arizona.