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The Airport Taxilane Project would repair apron pavement, reconstruct a taxilane, replace aircraft tie-downs, and add markings. TxDOT approval is still required.
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The $105 million deal adds Berry Aviation's government and special-mission aviation services to Bristow's operations.
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The 2026–2028 Aviation Capital Improvement Program funds runway, taxiway, and safety projects across Texas general aviation airports.
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The City of San Marcos purchased 170 acres of federal land east of the airfield for $1.68 million, growing the airport to nearly 1,600 acres to support larger aircraft operations and new business development.
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The University Star reported on how the planned San Marcos Regional Airport expansion could support flight-training capacity and opportunities for Texas State aviation students.
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TxDOT Aviation named San Marcos Regional Airport its 2022 Reliever Airport of the Year during the Texas Aviation Conference.
TAP announced Cassidy Berenato’s promotion to vice president after her service as an original employee of the company.
The airport extended daily air traffic control tower staffing by two hours in response to increased aviation activity.
Greater San Marcos Partnership outlined the community-led work planned to implement the Hays and Caldwell counties Vision 2025 strategy.
San Marcos Regional Airport presented a new master plan developed with Garver during a public open house.
Berry Aviation prepared to build a 31,000-square-foot facility at San Marcos Regional Airport following its long-term ground lease.
North Texas Regional Airport–Perrin Field’s control tower advanced as a candidate for the FAA Contract Tower Program.
The restored C-47 That’s All, Brother arrived at the Commemorative Air Force’s Central Texas Wing in San Marcos.
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A state-administered federal grant supported entrance, fencing, security, and related improvements at Pearland Regional Airport.
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The FAA-funded, TxDOT-administered project supported safety and security improvements including new entrance gates.
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Texas Aviation Partners announced plans to restore part of a North Texas Regional Airport runway closed since Perrin Air Force Base shut down.
A $500,000 FAA grant administered by TxDOT funded safety and security improvements at Pearland Regional Airport.
Berry Aviation signed a 40-year ground lease for a new 31,000-square-foot facility at San Marcos Regional Airport.
Coast Flight Training began a San Marcos program helping military helicopter pilots transition to commercial airline careers.
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GTU Jet announced the relocation of its Georgetown Municipal Airport offices and base operations to a runway-adjacent facility.
North Texas Regional Airport leased part of its historic alert hangar for aviation use and renewed activity.
A new 23-unit T-hangar development opened to tenants at Pearland Regional Airport.
Coast Flight Training expanded to San Marcos with a program for military helicopter pilots transitioning to Envoy and American Airlines careers.
Read the story (opens in new tab)Regional Mobility Authority officials advanced a lease covering about half of North Texas Regional Airport’s historic alert hangar.
North Texas Regional Airport–Perrin Field marked 75 years in Grayson County with a reception honoring the former base’s history.
Read the story (opens in new tab)Grayson County commissioners approved an agreement for Texas Aviation Partners to operate North Texas Regional Airport.
Pearland Regional Airport began a development program with an initial 23-unit hangar complex.
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A multiphase expansion added hangars and upgraded facilities to serve growing private-aviation demand.
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Following capital improvements and a name change, airport leaders pursued greater awareness and additional aviation activity.
Read the story (opens in new tab)GTU Jet opened at Georgetown Municipal Airport as the airfield’s largest fixed-base operator.
TAP announced construction tied to an FAA-funded project improving the airport entrance, pavement, and access.
San Marcos City Council unanimously renewed TAP’s airport operations, management, and development agreement for five years.
San Marcos Municipal Airport became San Marcos Regional Airport and received funding supporting facility improvements.
A $5.77 million funding package supported pavement and lighting work, including improvements to the instrument runway.
AOPA introduced a national series of regional fly-ins designed to bring general aviation programming closer to members.
San Marcos recognized students whose work was selected in a city planning-themed art contest.
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