News from the Texas Department of Transportation Office
March 1, 2010
State approves funding Collin County Regional Airport
Who, What, When, Where
● Approximately $1.4 million for Collin County Regional Airport was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its February meeting.
● The funds will be used for planned airport improvements, which includes air traffic control tower construction
● A contract for the project is expected to be awarded this spring.
● Project costs will be funded through TxDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system, and the city of McKinney.
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.
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