Extend/expand taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Texas Department of Transportation a Project Grant totaling $7.12 million under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2029. This grant provides federal funding for the Texas State Block Grant Program to administer airport improvement sub-awards for nonprimary airports throughout the state. The primary objective is to extend and expand taxiway infrastructure at eligible airports within Texas.

Under this grant program, the Port Authority of San Antonio received a federal sub-award to construct Taxiway M, representing a specific airport infrastructure improvement project funded through TxDOT's block grant administration. The FAA's Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, with eligible projects including taxiway improvements, runway rehabilitation, and safety enhancements at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. Through this award structure, federal funding flows to support critical airport infrastructure improvements at nonprimary airports across Texas while maintaining the state's ability to prioritize projects based on regional transportation 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.