The Texas Transportation Commission approved approximately $666,667 to make improvements to the Levelland Municipal Airport during their monthly meeting held August 25. The funds will be used for planned airport enhancements that include pavement improvements.
A call for project bids will be conducted this summer.
The project is being funded through city of Levelland, Hockley County and the TxDOT Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system, including the Lamesa Municipal Airport.
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.
For more information, contact Public Information Officer Dianah.Ascencio@txdot.gov or (806) 748-4472.
(News release from TxDOT, Lubbock District)
