Reseal/resurface apron

The County of Santa Barbara received a $479,766.32 Project Grant awarded on September 16, 2025, through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for the resurfacing of approximately 65,000 square yards of existing north apron pavement at Santa Ynez Airport, a nonprimary airport located in Santa Ynez, California. The project is designed to extend the useful life of the airport's apron infrastructure and is scheduled for completion by September 15, 2029.

The County of Santa Barbara's Support Services Division, operating as General Services, will execute the construction resurfacing work to rehabilitate the deteriorated apron pavement. This project is part of the Federal Aviation Administration's broader strategic objective to maintain and modernize airport infrastructure nationwide, ensuring safe and efficient operations at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The four-year project timeline accommodates design completion, construction execution, and closeout activities typical of airport improvement initiatives funded under the program.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project resurfaces 65,000 square yards of existing north apron pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with santa ynez, california.