Noise mitigation measures for residences within 65-69 DNL.

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority received a $24.18 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 24, 2025, with a completion date of September 23, 2029. This grant funds the acquisition and installation of comprehensive noise mitigation measures for 450 residences in San Diego, California that are exposed to airport noise levels between 65-69 Day-Night Sound Level (DNL). The project delivers full noise mitigation solutions to reduce aircraft noise impacts on residential properties affected by San Diego International Airport operations.

As a civilian airport infrastructure initiative, this award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of environmental protection and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The four-year project period allows for design, procurement, installation, and completion of noise abatement measures across the identified residential areas, consistent with standard Airport Improvement Program timelines for capital projects of this scope and scale.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs full noise mitigation measures for 450 residences affected by airport noise exposure. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with SAN diego, california.