San Marcos council approves $2.19M contract for airport repairs
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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Bristow Group to acquire San Marcos–based Berry Aviation
The $105 million deal adds Berry Aviation's government and special-mission aviation services to Bristow's operations.
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TxDOT commits $585M to airport improvements statewide
The 2026–2028 Aviation Capital Improvement Program funds runway, taxiway, and safety projects across Texas general aviation airports.
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San Marcos Regional Airport expands with 170-acre land purchase
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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University Star highlights airport expansion and Texas State aviation opportunities
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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San Marcos Regional Airport receives TxDOT award
TxDOT Aviation named San Marcos Regional Airport its 2022 Reliever Airport of the Year during the Texas Aviation Conference.
Cassidy Berenato promoted to vice president of Texas Aviation Partners
TAP announced Cassidy Berenato’s promotion to vice president after her service as an original employee of the company.
San Marcos Regional Airport extends tower hours
The airport extended daily air traffic control tower staffing by two hours in response to increased aviation activity.
Regional economic development strategy moves toward implementation
Greater San Marcos Partnership outlined the community-led work planned to implement the Hays and Caldwell counties Vision 2025 strategy.
Regional airport showcases master plan
San Marcos Regional Airport presented a new master plan developed with Garver during a public open house.
Berry Aviation breaks ground on $3.2 million San Marcos expansion
Berry Aviation prepared to build a 31,000-square-foot facility at San Marcos Regional Airport following its long-term ground lease.
NTRA becomes candidate for FAA contract tower program
North Texas Regional Airport–Perrin Field’s control tower advanced as a candidate for the FAA Contract Tower Program.
Historic D-Day aircraft arrives at its new San Marcos home
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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Pearland Regional Airport plans safety and security improvements
A state-administered federal grant supported entrance, fencing, security, and related improvements at Pearland Regional Airport.
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Pearland Regional Airport uses $500,000 grant for upgrades
The FAA-funded, TxDOT-administered project supported safety and security improvements including new entrance gates.
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TAP plans NTRA runway reopening
Texas Aviation Partners announced plans to restore part of a North Texas Regional Airport runway closed since Perrin Air Force Base shut down.
TxDOT approves grant for Pearland airport
A $500,000 FAA grant administered by TxDOT funded safety and security improvements at Pearland Regional Airport.
Berry Aviation and TAP announce $3.2 million airport expansion
Berry Aviation signed a 40-year ground lease for a new 31,000-square-foot facility at San Marcos Regional Airport.
Veteran flight-training program takes off in San Marcos
Coast Flight Training began a San Marcos program helping military helicopter pilots transition to commercial airline careers.
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GTU Jet relocates closer to Georgetown’s runway
GTU Jet announced the relocation of its Georgetown Municipal Airport offices and base operations to a runway-adjacent facility.
NTRA signs contract for alert hangar lease
North Texas Regional Airport leased part of its historic alert hangar for aviation use and renewed activity.
$1.5 million private hangar development opens at Pearland
A new 23-unit T-hangar development opened to tenants at Pearland Regional Airport.
Military helicopter pilots train for airline careers in San Marcos
Coast Flight Training expanded to San Marcos with a program for military helicopter pilots transitioning to Envoy and American Airlines careers.
Read the storyRMA negotiates lease for part of NTRA’s largest hangar
Regional Mobility Authority officials advanced a lease covering about half of North Texas Regional Airport’s historic alert hangar.
Perrin Field celebrates 75 years
North Texas Regional Airport–Perrin Field marked 75 years in Grayson County with a reception honoring the former base’s history.
Read the storyManagement company selected to operate North Texas Regional Airport
Grayson County commissioners approved an agreement for Texas Aviation Partners to operate North Texas Regional Airport.
Pearland Regional Airport adds hangars
Pearland Regional Airport began a development program with an initial 23-unit hangar complex.
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Pearland airport expands to meet demand
A multiphase expansion added hangars and upgraded facilities to serve growing private-aviation demand.
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San Marcos Regional Airport works to raise its profile
Following capital improvements and a name change, airport leaders pursued greater awareness and additional aviation activity.
Read the storyGTU Jet lands at Georgetown Airport
GTU Jet opened at Georgetown Municipal Airport as the airfield’s largest fixed-base operator.
$5.7 million grant project begins at San Marcos Regional Airport
TAP announced construction tied to an FAA-funded project improving the airport entrance, pavement, and access.
San Marcos renews TAP airport management contract
San Marcos City Council unanimously renewed TAP’s airport operations, management, and development agreement for five years.
Airport receives $350,000 and a new name
San Marcos Municipal Airport became San Marcos Regional Airport and received funding supporting facility improvements.
San Marcos airport receives federal and state funding
A $5.77 million funding package supported pavement and lighting work, including improvements to the instrument runway.
Regional event brings AOPA to members
AOPA introduced a national series of regional fly-ins designed to bring general aviation programming closer to members.
Student art contest winners announced
San Marcos recognized students whose work was selected in a city planning-themed art contest.
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