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U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced he secured significant federal funding for the Santa Maria Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $3,846,219.00 for improvements to Runway 12/30. The rehabilitation project will strengthen the structural integrity of the runway and extend its useful life. 

“The Santa Maria Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses across the Central Coast,” said Rep. Carbajal. “This federal grant will make needed infrastructure upgrades so that the airport can continue serving travelers safely for years to come.”

“We sincerely thank Congressman Carbajal for his instrumental role in securing funding for this vital project. His continued support is invaluable to the Santa Maria Airport’s mission of serving our community. We deeply appreciate his ongoing commitment to bringing resources that strengthen and enhance our airport’s operations and future growth,” said Martin J. Pehl, A.A.E., General Manager of the Santa Maria Public Airport District.

This funding is from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, which provides federal grants for airport infrastructure projects such as runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, and markings.

Since its passage in 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has delivered more than $1 billion in funding to projects up and down the Central Coast of California. As a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Carbajal played a key role in crafting and passing the landmark legislation in partnership with the Biden administration.