The City of Del Rio received a $370,117.78 Formula Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 12, 2024. This grant will fund Phase 2 construction activities, including:
- Conducting a new airport drainage study
- Installing new runway end identifier lights at Runway 13/31 to bring the airport into compliance with current standards
- Relocating non-frangible precision approach path indicators outside the runway safety area to enhance safety
- Replacing the existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life
The grant will provide federal funding for critical infrastructure and safety improvements at Del Rio International Airport, supporting the FAA's strategic goals of operational excellence and safety within the national airport system.
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