Extend/expand runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded $26.666 million to the City of Chicago Department of Aviation on August 12, 2026, through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund partial reimbursement of runway extension work completed in December 2021.

The project extended existing paved Runway 9R/27L an additional 3,290 feet to reduce delays, accommodate more passenger traffic, and increase aircraft operations capacity at Chicago airports. Work is performed in Chicago, Illinois, with ultimate completion by August 11, 2030.

The Airport Improvement Program assists sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. AIP funds airport infrastructure investments including environmental protection and long-term economic benefits. Recipients must maintain airport layout plans during the grant period, ordinarily 20 years, and retain accounting records for three years after submission of the final expenditure report. Environmental impact assessments are required, and preapplication coordination with the appropriate FAA field office is mandatory.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project extends existing paved runway 9R/27L an additional 3,290 feet in length to reduce delays, accommodate more passengers, and accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds the partial reimbursement of this project completed in december 2021. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with chicago, illinois.