Congressman Robert Garcia Announces Over $27 Million for Taxiway Reconstruction at Long Beach Airport

LONG BEACH, CA - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), senior member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded over $27 million in federal funding for Long Beach Airport for taxiway reconstruction. The grant will fund the full reconstruction of Taxiway F, ensuring safe and efficient operations at one of the busiest and highest-ranked airports in the country.

"This $27 million is going straight to the infrastructure that keeps Long Beach Airport running," said Congressman Robert Garcia. "As the former Mayor of Long Beach, improving this airport has always been important to me. Upgrading our airport's infrastructure keeps flights safe, operations running smoothly, and our airport modernized."

"Investments like this keep Long Beach moving. Reconstructing Taxiway F strengthens the infrastructure that supports one of the nation's premier airports, protects the travel experience residents and visitors have come to expect, and positions our airport for continued growth," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "We're thankful to Congressman Garcia for delivering another significant federal investment that benefits our community today and prepares Long Beach for tomorrow."

Congressman Garcia has always fought to improve our community's transportation infrastructure. In August 2025, Congressman Garcia announced that the DOT awarded over $24 million in federal funding for Long Beach Airport to expand key parts of the terminal and improve areas to make it easier and more comfortable for passengers to get through the airport. In 2024, Congressman Garcia led the Los Angeles County delegation to advocate for funding for Metro's Southeast Gateway Line Project. Congressman Garcia also helped secure over $283 million in federal grant money for the completion of the North Rail Yard Expansion and the South Rail Yard Expansion at the Port of Long Beach, which is estimated to create over 13,000 jobs nationwide. Congressman Garcia led efforts to secure funding for Los Angeles and Long Beach transit systems in preparation for the 2028 Olympics. As Mayor of the City of Long Beach, his signature ballot initiative, Measure A, launched the largest infrastructure repair program in a generation, promoting good-paying union jobs.

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