Construct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Western Pacific Region awarded the City of San Jose $14,293,066.14 on August 11, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund the fifth phase of taxiway construction at San Jose International Airport.

The project constructs 1,050 feet of a planned 6,735-foot paved Taxiway V to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Work is performed in San Jose, California, with an ultimate completion date of August 10, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing infrastructure adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs, with emphasis on transportation investment, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits. AIP-funded projects must be located at airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems and are selected based on necessity for a safe and efficient airport system and projected civil aeronautics growth. Grant recipients must maintain airport layout plans for the duration of the grant agreement (ordinarily 20 years) and retain accounting records for three years after final expenditure report submission; records are subject to inspection by FAA, DOT Office of the Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new 6,735 foot paved taxiway v to allow access to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the fifth phase, which consists of construction of 1,050 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with SAN jose, california.