KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The City of Kissimmee has secured a $10 million federal grant to fund the construction of a new air traffic control tower at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, a major infrastructure investment city officials say will enhance aviation safety and support the airport’s continued growth.
The funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Contract Tower Program for Fiscal Year 2026 and is being administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant was officially awarded on May 18.
The project will replace the airport’s current control tower with a modern facility designed to improve operational efficiency, increase visibility for air traffic controllers, and provide upgraded technology and working conditions.
City officials said the new tower will help meet the growing demands of one of Central Florida’s busiest general aviation airports while supporting future economic development opportunities.
“This is an important step forward not only for the airport, but for the future of aviation and economic development in Kissimmee,” said Aviation Director Shaun Germolus. “We are very grateful for the federal partnership and support that helped make this investment possible.”
The City of Kissimmee also credited U.S. Representative Darren Soto for his support during the federal funding process and efforts to help secure the grant.
According to city officials, the new tower is expected to feature updated technology, enhanced operational capabilities, and a modern design reflecting the airport’s growing role in Central Florida’s aviation industry.
Kissimmee Gateway Airport serves as a hub for business aviation, flight training, tourism-related aviation activity, and other aviation services. The tower project is part of the city’s broader strategy to continue investing in the airport as a key driver of regional economic growth.
Additional details regarding the tower’s design, construction schedule, and project timeline are expected to be released as planning progresses.
Located in the heart of Central Florida, Kissimmee Gateway Airport plays a significant role in the region’s transportation network, supporting thousands of aircraft operations each year while serving businesses, visitors, and aviation professionals throughout the area.
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Kissimmee Obtiene Subvención Federal de $10 Millones para Nueva Torre de Control de Tráfico Aéreo
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — La Ciudad de Kissimmee ha asegurado una subvención federal de $10 millones para financiar la construcción de una nueva torre de control de tráfico aéreo en el Kissimmee Gateway Airport, una inversión clave que fortalecerá la seguridad aérea y respaldará el crecimiento continuo del aeropuerto.
Los fondos fueron otorgados a través del Programa de Torres de Control por Contrato de la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) para el año fiscal 2026 y son administrados por el Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos.
El proyecto reemplazará la torre de control actual por una instalación moderna diseñada para mejorar la eficiencia operativa, aumentar la visibilidad de los controladores aéreos y proporcionar tecnología y condiciones de trabajo actualizadas.
“Este es un paso importante hacia adelante, no solo para el aeropuerto, sino también para el futuro de la aviación y el desarrollo económico de Kissimmee”, dijo el Director de Aviación, Shaun Germolus.
Funcionarios de la ciudad también agradecieron al congresista federal Darren Soto por su apoyo durante el proceso de obtención de los fondos.
La nueva torre contará con tecnología moderna y capacidades operativas mejoradas para atender el crecimiento continuo del aeropuerto, que desempeña un papel importante en la aviación comercial, el entrenamiento de pilotos, el turismo y el desarrollo económico de la región.
Más detalles sobre el diseño y el cronograma de construcción serán anunciados a medida que avance el proyecto.
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Kissimmee Recebe US$ 10 Milhões para Nova Torre de Controle Aéreo
KISSIMMEE, Flórida — A cidade de Kissimmee garantiu uma verba federal de US$ 10 milhões para construir uma nova torre de controle de tráfego aéreo no Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
O financiamento, concedido pelo programa da FAA para o ano fiscal de 2026, permitirá a substituição da torre atual por uma instalação moderna com tecnologia atualizada, maior eficiência operacional e melhores condições de trabalho para os controladores de voo.
Autoridades da cidade agradeceram ao deputado federal Darren Soto pelo apoio na obtenção dos recursos.
O projeto faz parte dos investimentos contínuos da cidade para fortalecer o aeroporto como centro de aviação executiva, treinamento de pilotos, turismo e desenvolvimento econômico regional. Mais detalhes sobre a construção serão divulgados futuramente.
