Rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport $93.28 million on May 27, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to rehabilitate 7,401 feet of Runway 18L/36R. The rehabilitation maintains structural integrity and minimizes foreign object debris on this portion of a larger 13,401-foot runway project, extending its useful life. This award funds Phase 1 of the overall project; a separate Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance occurs at Dallas, Texas, with an ultimate completion date of May 26, 2030. The four-year period of performance aligns with the program's maximum allowable term. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, a local government-owned entity, receives the funding as prime recipient. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, allocates up to $2.39 billion nationwide for primary airports to invest in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, terminal work, airport transit connections, and roadway projects.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 13,401 feet of existing paved runway 18L/36R to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. . This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of rehabilitation of 7,401 feet. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fort worth, texas.