# Victoria County Approves Airport Contracts

Victoria County Commissioners Court approved a **$10.16 million** contract with J Construction Services in September 2026 for construction of a new taxiway (A4-D-B3) at Victoria Regional Airport, funded primarily by FAA grants totaling approximately $11.56 million. The county also recommended retaining SkyWest Airlines for a federally subsidized four-year Essential Air Service contract, with a first-year subsidy of about **$5.6 million** to support 12 weekly round trips to Houston. Additional contracts were awarded for airport equipment, including a Tymco model sweeper funded by a $357,704 FAA grant, and infrastructure projects such as sewer rehabilitation and parking lot improvements. These actions reflect ongoing federal-state-local collaboration to enhance regional air transportation infrastructure and maintain essential air connectivity.

- **Why this matters:** The substantial FAA grant funding and local investment signal strong support for airport infrastructure modernization and essential air service continuity in Victoria, Texas.
- Procurement professionals should note the multi-year Essential Air Service contract opportunity with SkyWest Airlines, which involves federal DOT approval following county recommendation.
- Construction and equipment contracts highlight opportunities for firms specializing in airport infrastructure, maintenance equipment, and related services.
- Organizations involved in federally funded airport projects should consider compliance with FAA grant requirements and coordination with local government entities like Victoria County Commissioners Court.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Victoria County Commissioners Court
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Goliad County

### Vendors
- J Construction Services (prime contractor)
- Centurion Planning & Design (construction administration)
- Industrial Supply Company (awardee for airport sweeper)
- Experts Underground Solutions (contractor for sewer rehabilitation)
- Forney Construction (contractor for parking lot project)

### Key Quotes
> SkyWests proposal calls for a first-year subsidy of approximately $5.6 million.
> — Lenny Santiago, Airport Executive Director

### Sources
- [Victoria County Approves $10.16M Taxiway Contract, Backs SkyWest Airline Contract | The Victoria Advocate](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/09/22/victoria-county-commissioners-approve-airport-upgrades-review-airline-options) - The Victoria Advocate