Reconstruct runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Mesa Gateway Airport Authority a $21.83 million Project Grant on July 22, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds runway reconstruction at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona, specifically supporting the final phase of a project to reconstruct 6,600 feet of existing concrete Runway 12R/30L that has reached the end of its useful life. This award obligates funds for 3,645 feet of the total runway reconstruction, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project portion. The project is scheduled for completion by July 21, 2029.

The FAA's Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, with eligible projects including runway reconstruction, taxiway improvements, and terminal expansion. This grant directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment while maintaining an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports. The reconstruction of Runway 12R/30L will provide critical infrastructure improvements for the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, which serves as a strategic aviation hub facilitating government and commercial aviation operations in the Mesa, Arizona region.

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 the final phase, which consists of reconstruction of 3,645 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 mesa, arizona.