Shift taxiway

The City of Del Rio received a $3.39 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on September 17, 2025. This Phase 2 construction project funds the repositioning of existing paved taxiways B, C, D, and E at Del Rio International Airport to eliminate direct access points and achieve compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration airfield design standards. The project is scheduled for completion by September 16, 2029, and will be performed at the airport facility located at 2401 Dodson Ave, Del Rio, Texas.

The Airport Improvement Program provides federal funding to support the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide. This grant represents the FAA's strategic investment in ensuring safe and efficient airport operations while maintaining adequate civil aeronautics infrastructure. Taxiway reconfigurations such as this are eligible project types under the program and support the FAA's core objectives of safety and operational excellence through long-term transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project shifts existing paved taxiways b, c, d and e to remove direct access and bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with DEL RIO, texas.