Construct/extend safety area; install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct airport rotating beacon; conduct/update airport drainage study

This $370,117.78 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) Formula Grant award to the City of Del Rio, Texas will fund several infrastructure projects at the Del Rio International Airport. The grant will be used to: construct/extend the safety area, install a new runway visual guidance system, reconstruct the airport rotating beacon, and conduct an updated airport drainage study. These activities are expected to enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience. The grant award period runs from September 2024 through September 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts a new airport drainage study. This project installs new runway end identifier lights system for existing runway 13/31, at 31 end, to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project relocate non-frangible precision approach path indicators outside of the runway 13/31 runway safety area runway to enhance safety. This project replaces the existing airport rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life. The FAA worked with the nation's 14 CFR part 139 certificated airports to complete all practicable improvements to runway safety areas prior to the deadline of december 31, 2015. However, some airports, including this one, continue to pursue further improvements as they become feasible. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with DEL RIO, texas.