TXDOT Approves Grant For Pearland Airport
By: Pearland.com
Grant-funded safety and security upgrades
The Pearland Regional Airport will be getting some much-needed upgrades now that a $500,000 grant from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has been approved. Even though the grant is federal, TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) actually approves who gets it and how it is spent. The money will go towards safety and security improvements at Pearland Regional Airport, including new entrance gates, signage, striping, electrical and lighting. The main focus will be helping reduce the chance of vehicles from entering the runways and taxiways, as well as enhancing the visibility of markings for pilots flying to and from Pearland Regional.
“The enhancements the airport is going to receive will help to make sure aircraft can navigate the airport and move safely alongside their four-wheeled counterparts,” said Stephen Alexander – Texas Aviation Partners.
“Over the past eighteen months, Pearland Regional Airport has seen explosive growth, including nearly forty new hangars, new commercial businesses arriving, and a substantial increase in full time employment.”
Why community airports matter
According to TxDOT, 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.
Project scope and schedule
The work in and around Pearland Regional Airport was expected to start that summer and take two to three months to complete.
- New entrance gates to improve controlled access.
- Signage, striping, electrical and lighting upgrades.
- Safety improvements intended to reduce vehicle incursions on runways and taxiways.
- Improved marking visibility for pilots operating at Pearland Regional Airport.
“Pearland is truly a small city now, and this grant will go a long way to ensuring that the airport is set to safely and efficiently continue its robust development,” added Alexander. “We are excited for what the future holds for Pearland Regional Airport as it continues to become a stronger and stronger contributor to the greater Pearland community.”
Texas Aviation Partners’ role
Texas Aviation Partners manages and operates Pearland Regional Airport on behalf of the airport owner, Clover Acquisition Corporation. For more information or to sign up for the airport’s monthly newsletters, please visit www.flypearland.com
For TAP, the grant supported the practical side of airport growth: safer ground movement, clearer pilot guidance and infrastructure that could keep pace with new hangars, commercial businesses and increased employment around the airport.
Related TAP resources
- Pearland Regional Airport project profile
- Airport management and development services
- Past Texas airport projects
FAQ
What did the grant support?
The grant supported safety and security work such as entrance gates, signage, striping, electrical improvements and lighting upgrades.
Why were the improvements important?
The improvements were intended to reduce vehicle incursions and improve visibility for pilots operating on runways and taxiways.
Source: Pearland.com
