Reconstruct apron

The City of San Diego received a $1.5 million Project Grant award 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) on September 18, 2025. This grant funds Phase 1 of a terminal apron reconstruction project, which consists of design services for the rehabilitation of 17,000 square yards of existing apron pavement at San Diego-area airports that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2029, and will provide federal support for critical airport infrastructure modernization in the San Diego region.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide to ensure a safe and efficient airport system. This design-phase grant represents a foundational investment that will advance the technical planning and specifications necessary for the subsequent reconstruction of deteriorated apron surfaces, supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence in civil aviation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 17,000 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with SAN diego, california.