Approximately $2.8 million for improvements to Brownwood Municipal Airport was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission at its May meeting.

The funds will be used for planned airport improvements which include pavement and lighting.  The project will start this summer according to TxDOT officials.

Project costs will be funded through the City of Brownwood and TxDOT’s Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state’s general aviation system.

This year, TxDOT expects to provide approximately $60 million in funding for planning, constructing and maintaining community airports.  Approximately 275 community airports in Texas are eligible for funding.

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.