AWOS upgrades at the Moore County Airport.
TxDOT’s Aviation Division is working with local airports across the state to replace outdated automated weather observing systems (AWOS). These systems provide real-time weather and runway information that pilots depend on during every stage of a flight.
Airports interested in replacing or installing an AWOS begin the process by submitting a request to their TxDOT planner. Once the request is received, TxDOT evaluates the condition and performance of the existing equipment and determines whether the project meets eligibility requirements. Priority is given to systems that are no longer functioning properly or have exceeded their useful life, and to airports that do not currently have an AWOS installed.
Several airports already have executed grants for AWOS replacements, with installation and completion expected over the next year. Additional airports are included in future years of the Aviation Capital Improvement Program as funding becomes available and requests are approved.
AWOS upgrades at the Gillespie County Airport.
The upgraded AWOS-3PT systems represent a significant improvement over many of the older units still in service. The new systems include ultrasonic wind sensors, thunderstrike alerts and improved weather detection capabilities designed to produce more accurate and dependable data. Pilots rely on this information to evaluate visibility, wind speed and direction, temperature, runway conditions, and potential weather hazards. Continuous live-feed updates allow pilots to make informed decisions throughout their approach and departure.
By supporting airports through this replacement effort, TxDOT is helping ensure that essential weather and runway information remains reliable and accessible. The modernization of AWOS equipment strengthens safety, improves situational awareness for pilots, and supports the long-term operational needs of airports across Texas.