Southern California airports received more than $60 million in grants announced this week by the Federal Aviation Administration for various upgrade projects, part of roughly $970 million in funds awarded to airfields across the nation.
“Investing in America’s airport infrastructure isn’t just about upgrading runways and terminals — it’s about growing local economies, creating jobs, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of travel,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. “With the grants we’re announcing today — nearly $1 billion in total — we’re helping modernize 125 airports across the country in order to make their operations safer, more accessible, and more convenient for travelers.”
A total of 125 airport-related projects nationwide received funds.
Los Angeles International Airport received $30 million that will be used for the Terminal Roadways Project, which includes “construction of roadways, ramps, bridges, pedestrian bridges, intersection improvements, traffic signals/controls, traffic monitoring/management equipment, street lighting, signage and striping, sidewalks.”
John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana received $10.6 million for the installation of six replacement escalators that are earthquake-safe, more reliable and will “generate up to 20% energy savings,” according to the FAA.
Hollywood Burbank Airport received $9.3 million for “exterior glass, roofing and drywall for a replacement passenger terminal, consisting of 14 gates.”
San Diego International Airport was awarded nearly $12.1 million for new terminal construction, including “the installation of two passenger boarding bridges, pilings, foundation concrete, flooring, roofing and structural steel.”
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