Gregg County Texas received a Project Grant award of $1,048,191.58 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Southwestern Region, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on June 17, 2026. The grant funds the acquisition of one new Index B Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle to enhance safety operations at airports associated with Longview, Texas. This equipment acquisition represents a critical public safety infrastructure investment for the region's aviation operations.
The four-year project, with an ultimate completion date of June 16, 2030, is being performed in Longview, TX 75603. The ARFF vehicle acquisition aligns with the Airport Infrastructure Grants program's authorization under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provides $14.5 billion in federal funding over five years for eligible airport infrastructure improvements. Gregg County, as a local government entity and airport authority, is a qualified recipient under the program's eligibility criteria for public agencies owning National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)-listed airports.