Construct/extend safety area

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded the Massachusetts Port Authority $11,978,225.33 on June 23, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to install engineered material arresting system blocks on Runway 9/27 at the east end as the final phase of runway safety area construction at Boston Logan International Airport.

The project enhances runway safety through installation of engineered material arresting system blocks designed to stop aircraft during emergency conditions. Performance runs through June 22, 2030, with work performed in East Boston, Massachusetts. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program funds runway, taxiway, safety, and sustainability projects at primary and nonprimary airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, with up to $2.39 billion available for primary airports as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new engineered material arresting system for runway 9/27, at the 27 end, to enhance safety. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of installation of engineered material arresting system blocks. The federal aviation administration worked with the nation's 14 CFR part 139 certificated airports to complete all practicable improvements to runway safety areas prior to the deadline of december 31, 2015. However, some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with boston, massachusetts.