Rehabilitate runway

The Port of Oakland received a $7.4 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on September 8, 2025. The grant funds the final construction phase of runway 10R/28L rehabilitation at Oakland International Airport, specifically the construction of 2,720 feet of the 5,412-foot existing paved runway. This project maintains structural integrity, minimizes foreign object debris accumulation, and extends the runway's useful life to support safe and efficient airport operations.

The project is scheduled for completion by September 7, 2029, and will be performed at Oakland International Airport (Oakland, CA 94621). The Port Department of the City of Oakland, the regional airport and maritime infrastructure authority, serves as the grant recipient and project sponsor. As a civilian infrastructure project under FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence, this runway rehabilitation work supports the national system of public-use airports while maintaining critical transportation infrastructure for the San Francisco Bay Area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 5,412 feet of existing paved runway 10R/28L to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. The grant funds final phase, which consists of construction of 2,720 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with oakland, california.