FAA Draft EA for Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement in Fort Worth, Texas

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FAA’s Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed replacement of the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) in Fort Worth, Texas. The Draft EA tiers from the FAA’s Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) approved in September 2023, referencing the findings of the PEA and assessing potential impacts to selected resource areas. The Draft EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts that may result from construction and operation of the proposed new FTW ATCT and decommissioning and removal of the existing ATCT (Proposed Action), as well as the No Action Alternative (i.e., not constructing and operating the proposed new ATCT). The existing ATCT is operating beyond its design life, resulting in increased maintenance issues. The Proposed Action would rectify this situation and involve the relocation and construction of a modern, operationally efficient ATCT providing for uninterrupted air traffic control services. The FAA prepared this Draft EA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)  and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.

The FAA has determined that the Proposed Action constitutes a Federal undertaking subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations (36 CFR part 800). The FAA initiated the Section 106 process with the Texas Historical Commission (THC), Tribes, and other consulting parties. The FAA announces the availability of, and invites public comments on, the Draft EA (PDF) for the proposed project in compliance with NEPA and the NHPA. Written comments regarding this environmental action should be submitted no later than July 15, 2025. Comments may be sent to Aaron.Comrov@faa.gov. The FAA will address comments received on the Draft EA within the Final EA.

FAA Draft EA for Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FAA’s Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed replacement of the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The Draft EA tiers from the FAA’s Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) approved in September 2023, referencing the findings of the PEA and assessing potential impacts to selected resource areas. The Draft EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts that may result from construction and operation of the proposed new FCM ATCT and decommissioning and removal of the existing ATCT (Proposed Action), as well as the No Action Alternative (i.e., not constructing and operating the proposed new ATCT). The existing ATCT is operating beyond its design life, resulting in increased maintenance issues. The Proposed Action would rectify this situation and involve the relocation and construction of a modern, operationally efficient ATCT providing for uninterrupted air traffic control services. The FAA prepared this Draft EA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.

The FAA has determined that the Proposed Action constitutes a Federal undertaking subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations (36 CFR part 800). The FAA initiated the Section 106 process with the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Tribes, and other consulting parties. The FAA announces the availability of, and invites public comments on, the Draft EA (PDF) for the proposed project in compliance with NEPA and the NHPA. Written comments regarding this environmental action should be submitted no later than July 8, 2025. Comments may be sent to Aaron.Comrov@faa.gov. The FAA will address comments received on the Draft EA within the Final EA.

FAA Draft EA for Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement in Tulsa, OK

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FAA’s Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed replacement of the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the Tulsa-Riverside Airport (RVS) in Tulsa, OK. The Draft EA tiers from the FAA’s Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) approved in September 2023, referencing the findings of the PEA and assessing potential impacts to selected resource areas. The Draft EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts that may result from construction and operation of the proposed new RVS ATCT and decommissioning and removal of the existing ATCT (Proposed Action), as well as the No Action Alternative (i.e., not constructing and operating the proposed new ATCT). The existing ATCT is operating beyond its design life, resulting in increased maintenance issues. The Proposed Action would rectify this situation and involve the relocation and construction of a modern, operationally efficient ATCT providing for uninterrupted air traffic control services. The FAA prepared this Draft EA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.

The FAA has determined that the Proposed Action constitutes a Federal undertaking subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations (36 CFR part 800). The FAA initiated the Section 106 process with the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Tribes, and other consulting parties. The FAA now announces the availability of, and invites public comments on, the Draft EA (PDF) for the proposed project in compliance with NEPA and the NHPA. Written comments regarding this environmental action should be submitted no later than close of business June 27, 2025. Comments may be sent to Aaron.Comrov@faa.gov. The FAA will address comments received on the Draft EA within the Final EA.

FAA Draft EA for Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement in Lawton, OK

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FAA’s Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed replacement of the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the Lawton – Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) in Lawton, OK. The Draft EA tiers from the FAA’s Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) approved in September 2023, referencing the findings of the PEA and assessing potential impacts to selected resource areas. The Draft EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts that may result from construction and operation of the proposed new LAW ATCT and decommissioning and removal of the existing ATCT (Proposed Action), as well as the No Action Alternative (i.e., not constructing and operating the proposed new ATCT). The existing ATCT is operating beyond its design life, resulting in increased maintenance issues. The Proposed Action would rectify this situation and involve the relocation and construction of a modern, operationally efficient ATCT providing for uninterrupted air traffic control services. The FAA prepared this Draft EA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.

The FAA has determined that the Proposed Action constitutes a Federal undertaking subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations (36 CFR part 800). The FAA initiated the Section 106 process with the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Tribes, and other consulting parties. The FAA announces the availability of, and invites public comments on, the Draft EA (PDF) for the proposed project in compliance with NEPA and the NHPA. Written comments regarding this environmental action should be submitted no later than close of business June 27, 2025. Comments may be sent to Aaron.Comrov@faa.gov. The FAA will address comments received on the Draft EA within the Final EA.

FAA Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act-funded Airport Traffic Control Tower Replacement Program

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FAA’s Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) / Record of Decision (ROD) for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)-funded Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement Program. The PEA (PDF 1 , PDF 2) analyzes the potential environmental impacts that may result from construction and operation of the proposed new ATCTs and decommissioning and removal of the existing ATCTs (Proposed Action), as well as the No Action Alternative (i.e., not constructing and operating the proposed new ATCTs). The PEA considers the conditions and potential environmental impacts from the Proposed Action to replace numerous FAA-owned ATCTs under the IIJA-funded ATCT Replacement Program. Many existing ATCTs at municipal or general aviation airports are outdated and operating past their design life. The purpose for the proposed program is to replace select ATCTs across the nation with modern ATCTs while providing uninterrupted air traffic control services. The FAA had prepared the PEA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) NEPA implementing regulations, and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.

Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) Airport Traffic Control Tower Replacement 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the issuance of a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH), Harris County, Texas. The DWH Final EA tiers from the 2023 ATCT Replacement Program Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA). The DWH Final EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts that may result from construction and operation of the proposed new ATCT and decommissioning and removal of the existing DWH ATCT (Proposed Action), as well as the No Action Alternative (i.e., not constructing and operating the proposed new ATCT) under the ATCT Replacement Program. The existing DWH ATCT is outdated and operating past its design life. The Proposed Action would provide for a modern, operationally efficient ATCT, designed to meet the FAA’s tower requirements. To learn more about the new tower design, visit the FAA’s Tower Design Initiative website. The DWH Final EA reflects consideration of comments received during the public comment period for the Draft EA, which was open October 16, 2024 through November 20, 2024. The DWH Final EA and FONSI/ROD are available.

Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) Airport Traffic Control Tower Replacement 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the issuance of a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement at Barkley Regional Airport (PAH), Paducah, Kentucky. The PAH Final EA tiers from the 2023 ATCT Replacement Program Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA). The PAH Final EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts that may result from construction and operation of the proposed new PAH ATCT and decommissioning and removal of the existing PAH ATCT (Proposed Action), as well as the No Action Alternative (i.e., not constructing and operating the proposed new ATCT) under the ATCT Replacement Program. The existing ATCT at PAH is outdated and operating past its design life. The Proposed Action would provide for a modern, operationally efficient ATCT, designed to meet the FAA’s tower requirements. To learn more about the new tower design, visit the FAA’s Tower Design Initiative website. The Final EA reflects consideration of comments received during the public comment period for the Draft EA, which was open November 26, 2024 through December 27, 2024. The PAH Final EA and FONSI/ROD are available.

FAA Final Environmental Assessment and FONSI/ROD for the Proposed Field Maintenance Program Garage Facility in Big Horn County, Wyoming

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FAA’s Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) / Record of Decision (ROD) and Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) to proceed with the construction of a new garage facility located within the Five Spring area in Big Horn County, Wyoming. Based on the FAA’s independent review and evaluation of the United States Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Environmental Assessment (EA) and FONSI for the same Proposed Action, the FAA has applied a limited adoption of the BLM’s EA and prepared a separate EA and FONSI/ROD to further accommodate the Proposed Action. 
As described in the FEA, the Proposed Action consists of the construction of a new garage facility that will support the Lovell Air Route Surveillance Radar facility located within Big Horn County, Wyoming for the sustainment of commercial air travel and national defense. The FEA considers the conditions and potential environmental impacts to BLM-administered public lands that may result from construction and long-term maintenance of the proposed garage facility.
The BLM issued their FONSI on August 30, 2024, and the FAA signed its FONSI/ROD on April 23, 2025. The BLM’s EA and FONSI documents are posted on the BLM’s ePlanning website. The FAA’s documentation is available for download below.

• FEA for Construction of the Field Maintenance Program Garage Facility
  • Appendix A. Incorporated References and Public Involvement
  • Appendix B. Technical Reports
• FONSI/ROD

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