Rehabilitate runway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the City of Waco $7,657,461.05 on August 6, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to rehabilitate 7,107 feet of existing concrete Runway 1/19 at Waco Regional Airport.

The project maintains structural integrity and minimizes foreign object debris to extend the runway's useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final construction phase; a companion Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Performance occurs in Waco, Texas with an ultimate completion date of August 5, 2030.

The City of Waco, through its Finance Department, is the recipient. The intended beneficiary is airports associated with Waco, Texas. This is a Project Grant award.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 7,107 feet of existing concrete runway 1/19 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. . This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with waco, texas.