Two airports in the Bay Area are set to receive nearly $40 million in federal funding to upgrade taxiways and enhance safety. The announcement was made Thursday by the offices of U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff. This allocation is part of a broader $107 million investment in airport infrastructure across California.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport will receive the largest share, totaling $28.1 million. These funds will support the rehabilitation of more than 10,500 feet of Taxiway W. The project aims to extend the pavement's lifespan and reduce debris that could potentially damage aircraft.
Mineta San Jose International Airport will receive $11.5 million to construct a new 6,735-foot Taxiway V. This construction is intended to bring the airport into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. San Jose is about 9 miles northeast of Saratoga.
The funding is distributed through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. This program supports various infrastructure projects, including runway and taxiway rehabilitation, lighting and signage upgrades, and noise mitigation efforts.
Statewide, 16 California airports will share the $107 million for modernization projects. Long Beach Airport will receive $15 million for taxiway reconstruction. Fresno Yosemite International Airport will receive $14.4 million to rebuild one of its runways.