Reseal/resurface runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded a $467,368.42 project grant to Kern County Airports on September 2, 2025, for runway resurfacing work at Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield, California. The project involves resurfacing 1,000 feet of existing Runway 7/25 pavement at this non-primary airport to extend the runway's useful life and maintain safe operational standards. The award is scheduled for completion by September 1, 2029, providing federal infrastructure funding to support airport maintenance and modernization objectives.

This grant supports the FAA's strategic goals of safety and operational excellence by funding critical airport infrastructure rehabilitation. The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief provisions, distributes federal resources to eligible public-use airports nationwide for projects including runway reconstruction, taxiway improvements, and safety enhancements. As a county airport authority, Kern County Airports is a typical recipient of such grants, utilizing this funding to maintain and upgrade airport facilities that serve regional aviation needs and support long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project resurfaces 1,000 feet of existing runway 7/25 pavement at a nonprimary airport to extend its useful life. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with taft, california.