California’s Ontario International Airport (KONT) has completed a major rehabilitation project on 10,200-foot Runway 8R/26L. The work, which began in February 2023, saw the milling and repaving of 80,000 sq ft of concrete, along with the installation of new lighting.
The $90 million project included a restructuring of the runway’s feeder taxiways with the construction of Taxiway S8, rehabilitation of several other taxiways, and elimination of two adjacent taxiways.
Much of the project funding came from FAA AIP grants, with the remaining $23 million provided by the airport itself through operational revenue. Last month, KONT was awarded an additional $4 million in AIP funding for the start of design work on the rehabilitation of 12,200-foot Runway 8L-26R.
“We want to thank congresswoman Norma Torres, our elected leadership in Washington, D.C., and our regulator partners for their tireless efforts in securing the funding needed to bring this important project to conclusion,” said Alan Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority’s board of commissioners. “Their unwavering support of [KONT] has allowed us to address critical needs, invest in airport operations, and create an unparalleled travel experience for one of the most vibrant population and economic centers in the United States.”