Rehabilitate runway

The City & County of San Francisco received a $122.8 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 15, 2025. The grant funds the rehabilitation of 8,650 feet of existing paved Runway 1R/19L at San Francisco International Airport to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris (FOD), and extend the runway's operational lifespan. The project is scheduled for completion by September 14, 2029, and represents a significant infrastructure investment in maintaining critical aviation infrastructure at one of the nation's major metropolitan airports.

This FAA-funded project aligns with the agency's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by addressing aging runway infrastructure through comprehensive rehabilitation activities. The work will preserve the safety and functionality of a major runway facility while supporting long-term economic benefits through sustained airport operations. Such runway rehabilitation projects are typical of Airport Improvement Program funding, which supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide to maintain the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 8,650 feet of existing paved runway 1R/19L to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with SAN francisco international airport, california.