Environmental Planning and Review

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Planning

Airport Master Plan
An Integrated Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Airport Master Plan was adopted by the San Jose City Council in April 2020. The new Airport Master Plan extended the horizon year and demand forecasts from 2027 to 2037, incorporated a comprehensive set of airfield configuration changes, and updated the layout and sizing of various landside facilities to adequately serve the projected 2037 demand. Learn More.

Airport Master Plan Amendment
An Amendment to the Airport Master Plan was adopted by the San Jose City Council in May 2026. The Amendment updated the aviation demand projections, modified certain airfield modification projects, added the demolition and replacement of a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control tower, and identified potential vertiport(s) and associated support facilities. Learn More.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Planning

Proposed ATCT Replacement
The FAA’s Final Environmental Assessment evaluates replacing SJC’s existing ATCT and associated facilities with a new tower, administrative base building, and supporting infrastructure to address current design and operational deficiencies. The FAA determined the project would not result in significant environmental impacts and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision. Learn more.

Proposed Terminal B South Concourse Improvements
The Final Environmental Assessment evaluates expanding Terminal B with an up to 750,000-square-foot South Concourse containing 16 airline gates, along with reconstruction and strengthening of up to 392,000 square feet of airfield apron. The FAA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision, concluding the project would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Learn more.