Ten percent of the project's cost will be picked up by the local government. The remainder of the project's cost will be covered through TxDOT's Aviation Facilities Grant Program. In Texas, there are approximately 275 general aviation airports and more than 46,000 state-licensed pilots. Quote from state legislators regarding today's approval by the Texas Transportation Commission on grant funding for the Gaines County Airport. Their support highlights the value and continued vitality of community airports and the pilots and passengers they serve.
Airports are a vital part of the ongoing effort to sustain our rural economies.
It is certainly an asset for any county to provide the best possible facilities for the agricultural and industrial sectors that continue to be the lifeblood of rural Texas.