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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Laredo International Airport has received $3.9 million in federal funds to update the airport’s infrastructure.  These funds come from the Federal Aviation Administration and will be used to rehabilitate existing tarmac that was first constructed in 1943 and is not suited for heavy aircraft. 

“Laredo’s International Airport is a first class facility and today’s announcement will only further enhance the profile and quality of the facility,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “Improved infrastructure in the airplane parking area will give the airport more capacity to serve larger aircrafts and enhance the safety of airport operations.   This will allow for more trade and commerce to enter the United States through Laredo, benefitting our community and our taxpayers.  I am very pleased to announce today’s federal funding for the Airport and I want to thank Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas, City Manager Carlos Villarreal, the Laredo City Council, and Laredo International Airport Manager Jose Flores for their commitment to securing these resources for our city.” 

“These grants received by the City of Laredo International Airport only serve to enhance the capabilities of our airport to better serve cargo and people, securing our position as a leading airport in South Texas,” said City Manager Carlos Villarreal.  “We thank Cong. Cuellar for all his work in making sure that Laredo is remembered in Washington, D.C. when federal dollars are doled out.”

This grant will provide funding for Phase 8 of the project which includes the removal of existing apron asphalt and concrete sections.  The apron sections will be replaced with concrete pavement.  For more information on previous phases of funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Laredo International Airport, see Phase 7, and Phase 5&6.