{"id":113681,"date":"2026-01-07T04:22:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T04:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/113681\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T04:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T04:22:09","slug":"san-antonio-international-airport-to-begin-runway-safety-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/113681\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio International Airport to begin runway safety upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is funding part of the project<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 San Antonio International Airport will close one of its main runways for nearly two months to make key safety upgrades.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The work includes fixing worn concrete, installing LED lights and repainting markings. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The runway will be closed Jan. 12 through March 6.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is funding part of the project. The federal program is meant to keep the runway safe and reliable until it can be completely rebuilt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The airport said the temporary closure and construction timeline have been coordinated with the FAA traffic control tower and nearby airfield facilities \u201cto ensure minimal impacts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cThese improvements are essential to maintaining a safe and reliable airfield for our airlines, our partners and our region,\u201d said Deputy Aviation Director Tim O\u2019Krongley. \u201cWe appreciate the community\u2019s patience as the airport completes these essential updates, supporting safer and more efficient airfield operations for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read also:<\/p>\n<p 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