Update airport master plan or study; update airport master plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) a Project Grant totaling $1,619,542.11 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 12, 2025, with a completion date of September 11, 2029. This grant funds a state block grant program administered by TxDOT to distribute Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout Texas. The primary deliverable is the update of airport master plans and related studies to support infrastructure development and long-term planning at eligible state airports.

Under this award, the City of Stephenville serves as a sub-grantee to develop comprehensive airport master planning documents and supporting analyses. Specific products include preparation of an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) with narrative documentation, incorporation of FAA Airport Geographic Information System (AGIS) requirements and obstruction survey data, development of a Capital Improvement Plan with phased implementation recommendations, aviation demand forecasting, runway safety area (RSA) determinations, and zoning and land use compatibility measures. The planning effort also requires evaluation of emerging aviation technologies including Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility applications. These planning and study activities support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while ensuring nonprimary airports across Texas maintain adequate infrastructure to meet civil aeronautical needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of texas to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the texas state block grant program.