Update airport master plan

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the Texas Department of Transportation $317,303.16 on June 22, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to administer a state block grant program distributing federal funding to nonprimary airports within Texas for airport improvement activities including runway extension, taxiway rehabilitation, and airport master plan updates.

The award carries a period of performance through June 21, 2030, with place of performance in Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation serves as the designated state transportation agency administering the block grant program and distributing federal funds to eligible sub-award recipients and nonprimary airports across the state.

The City of Athens, doing business as City Hall, received a sub-award dated July 13, 2026, to update its airport layout plan to reflect a new proposed runway. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

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.