KXII News
By Sarah Humphrey
April 20, 2016

County approves TAP operating contract

SHERMAN, Texas — Grayson County Commissioners voted Tuesday to pay Texas Aviation Partners $10,000 per month to operate North Texas Regional Airport.

“This is again a step in the process of moving our airport from an old retired Air Force base to a thriving successful general aviation airport,” Grayson County Judge Bill Magers said.

Contract timeline

The contract begins in May and is scheduled to last five years. At the time of the report, commissioners said they were still looking for an airport manager, a position that had been vacant since Mike Shahan left to manage an airport in Galveston.

Why the agreement mattered

The operating agreement gave Grayson County a dedicated aviation management partner during an important transition period for North Texas Regional Airport. For a former military installation moving toward a stronger general aviation role, day-to-day management, business development and consistent airport operations were central to the county’s long-term goals.

Key details at a glance

• Location: Sherman and Denison area, North Texas.
• Airport: North Texas Regional Airport.
• Operator selected: Texas Aviation Partners.
• Reported contract value: $10,000 per month.
• Reported contract term: five years, beginning in May 2016.

Texas Aviation Partners’ operating focus

Texas Aviation Partners’ work at North Texas Regional Airport centered on helping the airport maintain reliable operations while local leaders pursued longer-term staffing, business development and funding goals. The assignment aligned with TAP’s broader airport management work across Texas: bringing aviation operations experience, public-agency coordination and practical facility management support to airports in transition.

• Support daily airport operations during the management transition.
• Coordinate with county and aviation stakeholders.
• Help position the airport for business development opportunities.
• Provide management continuity while the airport manager search continued.

Related TAP resources

• North Texas Regional Airport project profile
• Past airport projects
• Airport management and consulting services

FAQ

What airport did TAP operate?

Texas Aviation Partners was selected to operate North Texas Regional Airport.

What was the county’s goal?

County leaders described the work as part of moving the airport from a former retired Air Force base toward a thriving general aviation airport.

Source: KXII News