The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting regional planning meetings throughout the state to review and update information for airports in the Texas airport system.

During the meeting, citizens will have an opportunity to discuss airport needs.

Economic activity in general will be discussed, focusing specifically on the need for airport improvements as they relate to safety, access, local economic enhancement, and community development.

Specific airport development plans and timing of projects will be reviewed to determine if the TxDOT information is correct and current.

Funding procedures for state and federal financial programs for general aviation airports will be addressed.

This meeting will offer a unique opportunity to provide essential input for airport planning and promotes an exchange of ideas and information with neighboring airport sponsors, TxDOT representatives, elected officials, and other interested citizens.

Airports to be discussed at the upcoming meeting include the Karnes County airport, Beeville Municipal airport, Goliad County Industrial Airpark, Live Oak County airport and Rooke Field in Refugio.

The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, September 27 at the Beeville Community Center, Room 111, located at 111 E. Corpus Christi in Beeville.

For more information, contact Linda Howard at 1-800-68-PILOT.