Reconstruct airfield drainage/erosion control

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region awarded Sonoma County Airport a Project Grant totaling $824,327.37 on September 22, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct the existing Runway 14/32 storm drain pipe at the airport located in Larkfield-Wikiup, California. The project addresses critical airfield drainage and erosion control infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. The grant provides federal funding to support this infrastructure modernization initiative, with an anticipated project completion date of September 21, 2029.

This project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives for airport safety and operational excellence by replacing aging drainage infrastructure that is essential to maintaining safe airfield operations and environmental protection. The Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, and this award demonstrates the program's commitment to maintaining adequate public-use airport systems for civil aeronautics needs across the United States.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing runway 14/32 storm drain pipe that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with santa rosa, california.