The San Diego International Airport is among 85 in the nation to receive funding from the Biden Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure law to improve terminals, the administration announced today.
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will award nearly $1 billion to expand the capacity of airport terminals, increase efficiency, promote competition and provide accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
“Americans deserve modern airports that meet the needs of their families and growing passenger demand. Funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, today’s grants will improve airport terminals while also creating good jobs in communities across the country,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.
The San Diego International Airport will receive $24 million for the demolition of the Terminal 1 building and construction of Phase 1a, with 19 gates, of Terminal 1, connected apron, roadway, and walkway improvements. In addition to the new terminal facility, energy improvements will be made to the facility.
“The work that goes in to build safer, more accessible, and sustainable terminals will provide opportunities for people across the nation. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a critical investment not only in our nation’s infrastructure but an investment in the future of our country’s workforce,” said FAA Deputy Administrator A. Bradley Mims.
The President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act aims to rebuild America’s roads, bridges, and rails, upgrade and expand public transit, modernize the nation’s ports and airports, improve safety, tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice and invest in underserved communities.
