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Fort Worth Meacham International Airport

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Also known as: FTW, KFTW, Meacham Field

A general aviation airport in Fort Worth, Texas, operated by the City of Fort Worth. One of the city's oldest operating airports, dating to 1925, located five miles north of downtown. The airport hosts two full-service FBOs, aircraft maintenance companies, flight schools, charter services, and aviation museums.
9 eventsLast active Tracked since $4.7M city spending

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budget (11)
development (9)
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contract (4)
governance (2)
community (1)
public safety (1)
environment (1)
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201 American Concourse, Fort Worth, Texas·Show on Google Maps ↗
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September 2026

Press Release
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The Regional Transportation Council approved $477,500 in local funds for eVTOL charging infrastructure at four North Texas airports, including Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, to support advanced air mobility and Project Nexus.

Meacham International gets funding to boost eVTOL charging network

August 2026

Land - Consent Items

Authorizes consent to a leasehold deed of trust allowing Winston Aviation Group to use Lease Site 44N at Meacham International Airport as collateral for financing supporting aeronautical business operations.

…4N as Collateral to Support Continued Aeronautical-Related Business Activity at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a…

Award Of Contract - Consent Items

Ratifies the City's application for and authorizes acceptance of up to $21,660.00 in FAA Airport Improvement Program grant funding passed through TxDOT, plus a $1,140.00 City match, for a total of $22,800.00 to acquire and install six Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, and adopts an appropriation ordinance and resolution authorizing grant agreements with the State of Texas.

Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport

Award Of Contract - Consent Items

Authorizes acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation Routine Airport Maintenance Program grant of up to $100,000 for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and use of up to $11,112 in Future Grant Match capital funding transferred from the Municipal Airport Capital Project Fund for the City's 10 percent match, totaling up to $111,112.

…rize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant, if Awarded, for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount Up to $100,000.00, Au…

General - Consent Items

Appropriation ordinances transferring $84,000.00 from the Municipal Airport Fund to the Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund to cover additional Resident Project Representative hours for the Airport Frontage Improvements project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, with corresponding amendments to the FY2026 budget and FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

…00.00, from Transferred Funds, for the Airport Frontage Improvements Project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capita…

General - Consent Items

Adoption of appropriation ordinances increasing the Municipal Airport Fund and Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund by $97,361.00 each (via transfer) to fund design of the Midfield Pond D Expansion project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, and amending the FY2026 budget and FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

…from Transferred Funds, for Design of the Midfield Pond D Expansion Project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capita…

June 2026

Award Of Contract - Consent Items

Authorizes execution of a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for up to $629,750.00 to improve the Runway 16-34 Instrument Landing System at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, adopts related appropriation ordinances, and amends the FY2026 budget and FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

55FTW Runway 16-34 Instrument Landing System Improvements Reimbursable Agreement

$630K
Award Of Contract Consent

Authorizes a contract with D-Fend Solutions AD Inc. for drone detection equipment, software, and training at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for up to $600,000, accompanied by two appropriation ordinances transferring funds from the Municipal Airport Fund into the Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund for the capital project.

(ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with D-Fend Solutions AD Inc. for Drone Detection Equipment, Software, and Training in an Amount Up to $600,000.00 for the Aviation Department with Four (4) O

Press Release

Modern Aviation is breaking ground on a major expansion at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, adding a 78,400 sq ft hangar, 186,500 sq ft of ramp space, and 8,750 sq ft of office space to accommodate growing business aviation demand and attract new aircraft and businesses.

Modern Aviation expands footprint at Meacham International Airport

May 2026

General Consent

Adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Aviation Gas Lease Capital Projects Fund by $2,500,000.00 for a programmable project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

…al Projects Fund in the Amount of $2,500,000.00, for a Programmable Project for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program

$2.5M