State Approves Funding for Lancaster Regional Airport

Who, What, When, Where

• Approximately $1.1 million for Lancaster Regional Airport was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its September meeting.
• The funds will be used for planned airport improvements, which includes:
• Design/construction of terminal building
• A project consultant will be selected this winter.
• Project costs will be funded through the city of Lancaster 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.