Federal Aviation Administration Archives - San Antonio Report

The San Antonio Airport is looking forward to making repairs to runways and airport facilities with new grant funding.

Business & Development

FAA grants for the San Antonio airport are adding up. Here’s how much so far.

by Shari Biediger July 25, 2023July 26, 2023

The latest $17 million grant for airport improvements brings the total grant awards from 2022 and 2023 to almost $64 million.

A rendering shows the future ground load facility at the San Antonio International Airport.

Business & Development

SAT officials plan to ask federal government for millions to offset improvement costs

by Shari Biediger June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

Debris litters the ground on April 22, 2023, after the SpaceX Starship liftedoff on April 20 for a flight test from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. - The rocket successfully blasted and the Starship capsule had been scheduled to separate from the first-stage rocket booster three minutes into the flight but separation failed to occur and the rocket blew up.

Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX rocket launch

by Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

San Antonio will get $2.5 million in funding for airport improvements, the FAA announces.

Business & Development

FAA awards another $2.5M for San Antonio airport improvements

by Shari Biediger August 31, 2022August 31, 2022

A United Airlines Airbus A320 commercial airliner departs San Antonio International Airport on Tuesday.

Business & Development

Can’t catch a direct flight from San Antonio? New fund puts $3M toward expanding airport routes

by Shari Biediger July 11, 2022July 8, 2022

Business & Development

FAA awards San Antonio airport $38M in stimulus funds

by Shari Biediger June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

St. Mary’s University on Tuesday unveiled its new Unmanned Aerial Systems Laboratory.

St. Mary’s University blesses new drone lab, adds engineering concentration

by Waylon Cunningham March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

The City of San Antonio has put grant applications to the FAA on hold while an investigation from the administration is ongoing.

San Antonio’s Airport to Get Taxiway Revamp from FAA

by Iris Dimmick July 10, 2019

The City of San Antonio has put grant applications to the FAA on hold while an investigation from the administration is ongoing.

San Antonio Pauses Grant Request Amid FAA Investigation

by Iris Dimmick May 30, 2019May 31, 2019

United Planes at the San Antonio International Airport

FAA Launches Investigation into San Antonio City Council’s Chick-fil-A Ouster

by Iris Dimmick May 24, 2019January 31, 2020