March Air Reserve
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – March Air Reserve Base is receiving $3.27 million in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to bolster aviation infrastructure, officials announced Wednesday.
The funding comes through the Airport Improvement Program, which invests in projects such as runways, taxiways, noise cancellation, airport signage, airport lighting and airport markings.
The March Air Reserve Base project will reconstruct 13,950 square yards of the existing Golf Apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. It is associated with an Airport Infrastructure Grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. The grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction.
“Californians and the millions of people who visit our state each year deserve a safe and easy airport travel experience,” said Sen. Alex Padilla, who announced the funding along with Sen. Adam 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 “That starts with modernizing and rehabilitating outdated airport infrastructure.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.”
Schiff said 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.”
Overall, 18 California airports were awarded a combined $81.3 million in grant funding.
A full list of AIP awards for California airports can be found at padilla.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/CA-FY-2025-AIP-Grants.pdf.
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