San Marcos Airport To Receive Funding From State

Approximately $660,000 for San Marcos Regional Airport was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its August meeting.

 

Approximately $660,000 for San Marcos Regional Airport was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its August meeting.

The funds will be used for planned airport improvements, which includes:

A hangar construction project will be bid on this fall with project costs being funded through the City of San Marcos and TxDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system.

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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