Shift taxiway; construct taxiway; construct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Western Pacific Region awarded San Diego County Regional Airport Authority $36,632,344 on July 14, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct airport infrastructure at San Diego International Airport.

The project constructs a new 127,578 square yard Terminal 1 apron and a new 8,640 square yard remain overnight apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. The award also funds construction of a new 6,300 foot taxiway A and shifts of an existing paved taxiway B by 37.5 feet to meet current standards. Work is performed in San Diego, California, with an ultimate completion date of July 13, 2030.

The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs through investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 127,578 square yard terminal 1 apron and a new 8,640 square yard remain overnight apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs new 6,300 foot taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project shifts existing paved taxiway b by 37.5 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with SAN diego, california.