FAA Training Center Fight Intensifies in Oklahoma

FAA Training Center Under Political Fire

A group of Texas lawmakers is lobbying to move the Federal Aviation Administration’s training facility from Oklahoma to Texas. The proposal immediately drew outrage from Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.

Tom Cole Pushes Back Against FAA Relocation

Congressman Tom Cole said Oklahoma would not give up the facility “except over our dead political bodies.”

His words carry significant influence because Cole chairs the House Appropriations Committee, which oversees federal spending decisions.

The FAA’s training center in Oklahoma has served as a critical national aviation resource for decades. The facility trains air traffic controllers and safety personnel, generating jobs and millions of dollars in local economic activity.

Economic Stakes High for Oklahoma

Losing the FAA center would affect hundreds of employees and local businesses that depend on aviation traffic and related industries. State and federal officials argue the existing site already offers infrastructure, workforce, and central location advantages that Texas cannot match.

Oklahoma lawmakers plan to use every legislative and budgetary tool to block any relocation attempt. They emphasize that bipartisan unity will protect Oklahoma’s long-standing aviation legacy.

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