Reconstruct runway

The City of Victorville received a $15.2 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief programs. Awarded on September 24, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 23, 2029, this grant funds the reconstruction of runway infrastructure at Victorville's airport. Specifically, the grant provides federal funding for a portion of the final phase of a comprehensive runway reconstruction project, supporting the construction of 2,300 feet of Runway 17/35, which is part of a larger 13,052-foot runway reconstruction effort that has reached the end of its useful life. The grant is coordinated with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the construction phase.

The primary product delivered through this grant is the reconstruction and rehabilitation of critical airport runway infrastructure to support the continued safe and efficient operation of Victorville's airport facility and the regional aviation system. This runway reconstruction project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment, while supporting the maintenance of an adequate nationwide system of public-use airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 13,052 feet of existing paved runway 17/35 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction of 2,300 feet. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with victorville, california.