San Antonio Standard

San Antonio – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Thursday that San Antonio International Airport (SAT) will receive $17 million in two Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants, along with one Airport Improvement Grant (AIG) through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding will allow SAT to complete reconstruction projects on taxiways developed through SAT’s Pavement Management and Maintenance Program.

“This funding supports our continued focus on safety for both SAT and the FAA,” said Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports, San Antonio Airport System (SAAS). “Our partnership aligns with all of the efforts going on behind the scenes – from the people working diligently on securing these grants to project planners and engineers. We are always striving to be efficient and meet the highest safety standards in the industry.”

One of the taxiway reconstruction projects will enhance the safety of aircraft operations by reducing the risk of Foreign Object Debris and the possibility of pavement failure. Another aspect of the project will allow for future expansion as SAT adds a third terminal by mid-2028.

Additionally, SAAS participated in two of the FAA’s Safety Management System (SMS) pilot programs and was the first airport system in the U.S. to implement SMS across the entire airport facility. SAAS has been recognized as an industry leader in the development of its SMS program, which was implemented ahead of a federal mandate.

For more information, please visit the airport’s website.

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