Texas Border Business
Approximately $150,000 for South Texas International Airport at Edinburg was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its August meeting.
The funds will be used for planned airport improvements, which includes:
Prepare an Airport Layout Plan
• A project consultant will be selected this summer.
• Project costs will be funded through the city of Edinburg and TxDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system.
Background
• This year, TxDOT expects to provide approximately $60 million in funding for planning, constructing and maintaining community airports.
• Approximately 275 community airports in Texas are eligible for funding.
• Arrivals and departures from community airports account for more than three million flight hours per year and provide aircraft facilities for agricultural, medical, business and commuter use.
