Rehabilitate runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region awarded Santa Maria Airport District a Project Grant totaling $4,048,651.58 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), effective September 11, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 10, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 design and construction activities for the rehabilitation of 3,400 feet of the existing 8,000-foot Runway 12/30 at Santa Maria Airport. The project is designed to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the runway's useful life through pavement rehabilitation work.

The grant represents a portion of the total runway rehabilitation project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project costs. Santa Maria Airport District, a local government airport authority, will serve as the grant recipient and project sponsor responsible for executing the design and construction work at the Santa Maria, California facility. Upon completion, this infrastructure investment will enhance operational safety and efficiency at the public-use airport while supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 8,000 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design and construction of 3,400 feet. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with santa maria, california.