Reconstruct runway

The St. Joseph County Airport Authority, doing business as South Bend International Airport, received a $309,594.74 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs. Awarded on August 6, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 5, 2029, this grant funds the preliminary engineering studies phase for the reconstruction of 8,414 feet of existing paved Runway 9R/27L at the South Bend, Indiana airport facility.

The project addresses runway infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life by providing federal funding for the initial design and planning activities necessary to support the subsequent reconstruction effort. As a planning and development phase grant, the funding enables the airport authority to conduct the engineering analysis, feasibility assessments, and technical studies required to advance this critical aviation infrastructure improvement project at the civilian airport facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 8,414 feet of existing paved runway 9R/27L that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds first phase, which consists of the preliminary engineering studies. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with south bend, indiana.