DALLAS –– Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that nine Texas airports are receiving $91.5 million in federal Airport Terminal Program grants. DFW Airport is receiving $11 million, which will help its capital improvement program including reconstruction and modernization of airport restrooms. This funding is made possible because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Allred championed.
“Our airports are a key driver of economic growth in Dallas and across Texas, and that’s why I was proud to champion the Bipartisan Infrastructure law,” said Allred. “I am proud that this bipartisan Law continues to deliver and create jobs, and I will keep working to ensure that Texas gets the investment in infrastructure we need.”
Last year, Allred announced that DFW Airport would receive $35 million in funding for investments in carbon-neutral energy infrastructure.
“DFW Airport is undertaking a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program that will bring new terminal spaces, improved roads and many other enhancements to our facilities in the coming years,” said DFW Airport Chief Executive Officer Sean Donohue. “Part of this work includes an ongoing program to enhance and update many of DFW’s public restrooms, which are being delivered using innovative, off-site modular construction methods that save costs, time and reduce impacts to our customers. We are grateful to the federal government for supporting DFW projects with grant funds that directly enhance the customer experience.”
Overview of 2024 Texas Airport Terminal Program funding:
Austin‐Bergstrom International Airport:
- $14,250,000 to fund the design of the airport’s new 20-gate midfield concourse B and related infrastructure. The project is a significant enabling component and early phase of Austin’s Airport Expansion and Development Program.
- $25,260,000 to fund the infill of the current terminal’s atrium with a concrete slab on the ticketing/concourse level adding approximately 13,000 sq. ft., which will accommodate more passengers transiting through the terminal.
- DFW Airport: $11,000,000 to fund the reconstruction and modernization of at least 20 of the airport’s 34 existing airside restroom facilities.
Valley International Airport: $4,500,000 to fund approximately 25% of the construction costs of a new sponsor-owned FAA Contract Tower, which has an identified line of sight impediment. The existing tower is not ADA-compliant and has structural integrity issues. The funding for this phase focuses on the foundation and base of the tower construction.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport: $5,490,000 to fund the expansion, reconstruction, and modernization of at least 10 existing airside restroom facilities in Terminals A and D.
Skylark Field Airport (Kileen): $1,500,000 to fund approximately 50% of the final phase of construction of eligible areas of the airport’s new terminal building.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport: $5,700,000 to fund approximately 70% of the design and construction costs to replace and modernize the terminal building’s HVAC and associated systems including HVAC units, chillers, and related systems, and 11 air handling units.
Midland International Air & Space Port: $2,800,000 to fund approximately 70% of the design for the replacement and modernization of the terminal building’s HVAC and related systems, restrooms, and passenger screening areas.
Kelly Field Airport at Port San Antonio: $3,000,000 to fund approximately 10% of the construction of eligible areas of the airport’s new terminal building. This phase will focus on the foundation and exterior construction.
San Antonio International Airport: $18,000,000 to fund the environmental review and partial design of a new terminal connector and associated enabling projects for the new Terminal C. The connector will provide access between the two existing terminals, enabling passengers to move between them without having to exit the secure area and re‐enter. U.S.
Source: Congressman Colin Allred
