Public comments requested on Draft Environmental Assessment for runway rehabilitation project.

Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft General Conformity Determination for the Proposed Runway 18L/36R Rehabilitation Project at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Airport Sponsor: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board

FAA Unique Identifier: EAXX-021-12-ARP-1755678924

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA Order 5050.4B, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) General Conformity requirements in 40 CFR Part 93 (CAA Section 176(c)), the FAA is announcing the availability of and requesting comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA)  and Draft General Conformity Determination for the Proposed Runway 18L/36R Rehabilitation Project at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

DFW Airport is proposing to complete the Runway 18L/36R Rehabilitation Project (Project). Runway 18L/36R is a mission critical asset, and the proposed rehabilitation will extend its structural life, improve safety, reduce costs, and reduce operational impacts associated with maintenance activities.

The Draft EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the Proposed Project, in accordance with NEPA, FAA Order 1050.1G, and FAA Order 5050.4B. The Draft EA includes an analysis of reasonable alternatives, potential environmental impacts, and mitigation measures. Because the Proposed Project is in an area designated as nonattainment for Ozone, the FAA has also prepared a Draft General Conformity Determination pursuant to Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act and 40 CFR Part 93. The Draft General Conformity Determination evaluates whether the project conforms to the applicable Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP).

From  February 1, 2026 to March 3, 2026, the Draft EA and Draft General Conformity Determination will be available for public review online at https://www.dfwairport.com/busi-ness/about/publications/ and in person, during normal business hours, at the DFW Environmental Affairs Department located at 3003 S. Service Road, Annex A, DFW Airport, Texas 75261. Please call 972-973-5560 to schedule an appointment for an in-person review. Additionally, hard copies of the Draft EA and Draft General Conformity Determination are available at the public libraries listed below; please contact the local library to schedule viewing times.

1.	West Irving Library at 4444 W Rochelle Road, Irving, Texas 75062, Phone: (972) 721-2600
2.	Valley Ranch Library at 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, Texas 75063, Phone: (972) 721-4669
3.	Dallas College North Lake Campus Library, 5001 N MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75038, Phone: (972) 273-3400
4.	Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Road, Coppell, Texas 75019, Phone: (972) 304-3658
5.	Euless Library, 201 N Ector Drive Euless, Texas 76039, Phone: (817) 685-1400
6.	Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way Grapevine, Texas 76057, Phone: (817) 410-3400 
7.	Southlake Public Library, 1400 Main Street #130 Southlake, Texas 76092, Phone: (817) 748-8243
FAA and DFW invite the public to review and comment on the Draft EA and Draft General Conformity Determination. Comments can be submitted electronically using the online comment form, or via e-mail at publiccomment@dfwairport.com, or by postal mail to the address provided on the comment form. The public comment period extends from February 1, 2026 through March 3, 2026. All comments on the Draft EA and Draft General Conformity Determination must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on March 3, 2026, to be considered. Substantive comments received during the public comment period will be thoroughly reviewed and taken into consideration in the preparation of the Final EA.