El Paso to Launch $20 Million Advanced Manufacturing District at International Airport

El Paso is set to begin construction on a $20 million Advanced Manufacturing District at the El Paso International Airport in May. The project, part of a 250-acre development, aims to create 17,000 jobs, including 4,000 engineering and technology positions and 13,000 high-skill technical jobs by 2030. The district will focus on aerospace and defense manufacturing and is supported by a $25 million federal grant.

Published Mar 28, 2026

El Paso will commence the construction of a $20 million Advanced Manufacturing District at El Paso International Airport in May. This initiative is part of a larger 250-acre development aimed at establishing the region as a hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing, specifically targeting aerospace and defense sectors.

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Upon completion, the district is projected to generate 17,000 jobs, including 4,000 in engineering and technology and 13,000 in high-skill technical roles by 2030. The project also includes plans for two additional 100,000-square-foot buildings. Funding includes a $25 million federal grant received in 2023.