Construct/acquire aircraft rescue and fire fighting training facility

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the City of Amarillo $1,968,071.58 on July 29, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to design and procure hardware equipment for an aircraft rescue and firefighting training facility.

The facility will satisfy 14 CFR Part 139 training requirements and enhance airport safety. The City of Amarillo operates Amarillo International Airport and serves as the project recipient. Performance runs through July 28, 2030, with work conducted in Amarillo, Texas.

The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing infrastructure that meets civil aviation needs and supports long-term economic benefits. AIP-funded projects must be included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, and recipients must maintain airport layout plans for the duration of the grant agreement, ordinarily 20 years, and retain accounting records for three years after final expenditure reporting.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a facility for aircraft rescue and firefighting training to satisfy 14 CFR part 139 training requirements to enhance safety. This grant funds the design and procurement of hardware equipment necessary for the training facility. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with amarillo, texas.