Temple Receives TxDOT Aviation and FAA Airport Improvement Grant through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
TEMPLE, TX (October 31, 2025) – The City of Temple has been awarded $6.7 million in Airport Improvement Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Funding for this project comes through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, signed by the Biden Administration, which increased grant funding for airports and adjusted the local match rate to 95/5 for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. This adjustment reduces the city’s matching cost by 5%, allowing more resources to be invested in local improvements.
The project will extend the crosswind runway (03/21) by 500 feet, remove the non-compliant Taxiway D crossing, and realign Taxiway D to meet FAA design standards. Additionally, the project will include a mill and overlay of the older section of the commercial taxilane, enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of the airport.
The improvements will address safety concerns by removing an outdated taxiway crossing that creates visibility issues for pilots, enhance operations for larger aircraft during wind or weather events, and open space for future hangar development.
These upgrades represent an important investment in the safety and future growth of our airport. Improving our infrastructure ensures we can continue to meet the needs of our growing community and support the businesses and pilots who rely on our airport every day.
Sean Parker, Director of the Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
The City of Temple remains committed to investing in infrastructure projects that promote safety, growth, and long-term economic opportunity for the community.