Construct/expand fuel farm; construct/expand hangar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) a Project Grant totaling $1,248,637.89 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 17, 2025, for the administration of airport improvement sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout Texas. This state block grant program award supports infrastructure development projects at eligible airports within the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The grant period extends through September 16, 2029, providing four years for project completion and closeout activities.

TxDOT is administering three sub-awards under this grant to support specific airport infrastructure improvements at nonprimary airports. Sub-grantee deliverables include fuel farm expansion and hangar construction at the City of Burnet airport (awarded October 17, 2025), fuel farm expansion at the County of Refugio airport (awarded April 28, 2026), and design services for fuel farm expansion at the City of Terrell airport (awarded September 22, 2025). These infrastructure improvements align with the FAA's strategic objectives to modernize airport facilities and support the development of a safe and efficient nationwide airport system adequate to meet civil aeronautics 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.