Reconstruct apron

The City of Midland received a $1,368,104.44 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 July 31, 2025. This grant funds Phase 2 construction activities for the reconstruction of approximately 5,200 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement at Midland International Airport that has reached the end of its useful life. The project represents a coordinated effort with an accompanying Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Grant that funds the remaining eligible project costs.

The grant will be executed over a four-year period with an ultimate completion date of July 30, 2029. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program provides federal grants to support airport infrastructure development, modernization, and maintenance nationwide, with eligible projects including apron pavement work, runway reconstruction, taxiway improvements, and terminal expansion. This award directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while contributing to the long-term economic benefits and modernization of airport infrastructure serving the Midland, Texas region.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 5,200 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with a infrastructure investment and jobs act airport grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with midland, texas.