Former Long Beach Mayor and current Congressman, Robert Garcia (CA-42), announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded over $27 million in federal funding to the Long Beach Airport for taxiway reconstruction. The grant will fund the full reconstruction of Taxiway F.
“Investments like this keep Long Beach moving. Reconstructing Taxiway F strengthens the infrastructure that supports one of the nation’s premier airports, protects the travel experience residents and visitors have come to expect, and positions our airport for continued growth,” Mayor Rex Richardson said in a public statement.
The project will reconstruct 4,200 feet of existing Taxiway F pavement that “has reached the end of its useful life,” according to a July 2 press release from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla.
Sixteen California airports, including Long Beach, will receive a total of $107 million to modernize airport infrastructure, improve safety and strengthen the state’s aviation system. Funding focuses on noise mitigation, runway and taxiway rehabilitation and other critical infrastructure improvements.
Long Beach is the second-largest recipient of airport infrastructure funding and one of two cities to receive over $20 million.
“This $27 million is going straight to the infrastructure that keeps Long Beach Airport running,” Garcia said in a public statement. “As the former Mayor of Long Beach, improving this airport has always been important to me. Upgrading our airport’s infrastructure keeps flights safe, operations running smoothly, and our airport modernized.”
