Elevating and Serving General Aviation Across the Lone Star State Texas is a powerhouse in aviation, home to nearly 300 airports and over 27,000 registered general aviation aircraft — more than almost any other state. With such a vast and vital network, a unified voice is essential to advocate for airport interests at the local,…
TxDOT Aviation Division’s Statewide Impact North Region: Wood County Airport Wood County Airport Collins Field recently completed a runway lengthening and widening project using a state rider, extending runway 18-36 from 4,000 feet by 60 feet to 5,001 feet by 75 feet. South Region: Pleasanton Municipal Airport Pleasanton Municipal Airport has had several major developments…
TxDOT’s Aviation Division is working with local airports across the state to replace outdated automated weather observing systems (AWOS).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…
A Q&A with TxDOT’s Emerging Aviation Technology Section In spring 2025, TxDOT’s Aviation Division launched the Emerging Aviation Technology Section to lead the integration of emerging technologies into Texas’ aviation ecosystem. Now, nearly a year later, Director Sergio Roman and his team, William Graffis and Travis Baxter, share insights into the section’s growth, its ongoing…
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division hosted its National Aviation Day celebration on Aug. 19, 2025, welcoming 150 attendees, including TxDOT employees and aviation business partners. The Aviation Division highlighted Texas’s aviation history and showcased the Adopt-an-Airport Program, which encourages participants to adopt and beautify an airport, elevate their public image, and boost…
by Dan Harmon, TxDOT Aviation Division Director I hope that everyone had a great fall. It’s been a busy season for the Aviation Division. As we entered the new fiscal year (FY), we were fortunate to receive historic levels of state and federal funding to improve airports across Texas. The legislature maintained the base funding…
