San Antonio Airport Begins Runway Improvements to Enhance Safety and Efficiency

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is starting a pavement rehabilitation construction effort on Runway 13R-31L, addressing needed pavement repairs in select critical areas of the airfield that will help extend the functional life of the runway until a full reconstruction effort can be completed in the future. The project, funded in part by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), will focus on replacing concrete pavement sections, upgrading electrical lighting systems to modern and energy-efficient LED technology and re-establishing pavement markings across the impacted sections.

To complete this work safely and efficiently, Runway 13R-31L will be closed from January 12 through March 6. A full closure provides construction crews with continuous access to the runway, avoiding unnecessary delays while minimizing operational impacts.

The temporary closure and construction timeline have been coordinated with the FAA Traffic Control Tower, air carriers, tenants and nearby airfield facilities to ensure minimal impacts. Residents to the northeast and southwest of the airport will experience winter air traffic patterns during the construction period, as aircraft landings and take-offs will be exclusive to Runway 4/22.

“These improvements are essential to maintaining a safe and reliable airfield for our airlines, our partners and our region,” said Tim O’Krongley, Deputy Aviation Director. “We appreciate the community’s patience as the airport completes these essential updates, supporting safer and more efficient airfield operations for years to come.”

For more information, please visit the airport’s website.