Evaluation of the Role and Needs of Agricultural Airports in Texas (7-1951-S)

This study examines the role and needs of airports that serve the agricultural communities in Texas. The significance of agriculture to the state is addressed and agricultural airports are identified. The major crops produced in the state are categorized by region and the level of aerial application activity that they generate is discussed. The specific needs of agricultural airports are identified with respect to the level of aerial application activity, the economic significance of the state's crops, and the technological trends of the agricultural aircraft industry. Specific recommendations are presented with respect to supporting agricultural airports through the planning and programming process.