Travelers Will See These San Diego International Airport Improvements Thanks To New Grant Award

SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego International Airport is slated to receive $15 million in Airport Improvement grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, officials announced Wednesday. Overall, 18 California airports were awarded a combined $81.3 million in grant funding, according to Sen. Alex Padilla and Sen.Adam Schiff, who made the announcement.

The grants received will bolster aviation infrastructure and install noise mitigation for nearby homes immediately affected by the airport.

The funding comes through the Airport Improvement Program, which invests in projects such as runways, taxiways, noise mitigation, airport signage, lighting, and markings.

"Californians and the millions of people who visit our state each year deserve a safe and easy airport travel experience," said Sen. Padilla, who announced the funding along with Sen. Schiff. "That starts with modernizing and rehabilitating outdated airport infrastructure. These critical investments will not just make travel smoother for passengers, but will reduce noise pollution in neighboring communities."

The grants "will allow us to make critical investments in our airport infrastructure that will enhance the travel experience for millions of visitors and travelers, improve safety, create more jobs, and boost our local economies," Schiff said.

The San Diego project will acquire and install full noise mitigation measures for 250 residences affected by airport noise exposure.

A full list of AIP awards for California airports can be found at www.padilla.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/CA-FY-2025-AIP-Grants.pdf.