Acquire terminal accessibility measures

The City of San Jose received a $24.8 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 17, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 16, 2029, this grant funds terminal accessibility improvements at San Jose International Airport's Terminal A. The project will acquire and install new transportation islands, shelters, pedestrian paths, and connecting roadways to bring the airport into conformity with current accessibility standards.

The products delivered through this grant include physical infrastructure enhancements designed to improve terminal accessibility and pedestrian connectivity within Terminal A. These improvements align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The four-year project timeline accommodates design, construction, and closeout activities typical of major airport capital improvement initiatives under the Airport Improvement Program.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs new transportation islands, shelters, pedestrian paths, and connecting roadways in terminal a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with SAN jose, california.