AIRTAP
The Texas Airport Technical Assistance Program (AirTAP) is a collaborative effort between the Texas Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. AirTAP provides information, educational resources, training, and technical support to general aviation airports across the state. The purpose of AirTAP is to improve safety, efficiency, and technical capacity as well as facilitate knowledge sharing between airports and TxDOT.
TTI’s Aviation Portfolio
Aviation is constantly evolving from the introduction of advanced air mobility to new fuels and safety standards. While existing assets must be managed and maintained to support existing users and new entrants.
The Infrastructure Group conducts airport pavement inspections at over 260 public use airports in Texas. Researchers also provide technical support and tools to assist in the maintenance and improvements of assets across the Texas Airport System.
In the Planning Group, TTI researchers conduct in-depth analysis on policy and regulatory issues surrounding emerging aviation technologies, provide planning support to public entities on aviation topics, and develop tools to aid general aviation airports with grant assurance compliance and economic development.
Who We Are
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.