The first airports to launch their Adopt-an-Airport Programs in Texas this fall were Fayette Regional County Airport in La Grange and Yoakum Municipal Airport in Yoakum.
Signing on to this new program were the Boy Scout Troop No. 204 at Fayette Regional County Airport and the Yoakum Rotary and Lions Clubs at Yoakum Municipal Airport. More volunteer groups are expected to take advantage of the opportunity to make their airports a source of pride for their community-an investment in the economic development for their community and the entire state.
The program is designed to assist airport managers in maintaining and beautifying local airports. Activities are performed by the volunteer groups and may include mowing grass, landscaping the entire entry road, picking up litter, general maintenance of terminal building and hangars, as well as sweeping and painting, removing debris from runways and painting numbers on the runways.
Remember, more than one group can adopt the same airport. Volunteer groups will be required to work on their adopted airports a minimum of four times a year for a two-year period. In recognition of their community service at the airport, TxDOT will erect a permanent sign at the airport entrance identifying each volunteer group.
If you are interested in starting an Adopt-an-Airport Program for your airport, write to TxDOT Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483 or contact Bob Woods at 512/416-4503.
