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The City of San Marcos included TAP’s redesigned website in its October 2 Weekly Report, pointing readers to the company’s work at San Marcos Regional Airport, the airport’s growth, and its team.
Read the City Manager’s Weekly Report: TAP’s redesigned website featured in City Manager’s Weekly Report (opens in new tab)
San Marcos Airport will host the Texas Capital Air Show on November 7–8, 2026, with flying performances and aircraft displays. Visit the official event website for tickets, the performer lineup, and visitor information.
View event details and tickets : Texas Capital Air Show comes to San Marcos (opens in new tab)
The Airport Taxilane Project would repair apron pavement, reconstruct a taxilane, replace aircraft tie-downs, and add markings. TxDOT approval is still required.
Read the story : San Marcos council approves $2.19M contract for airport repairs (opens in new tab)
The $105 million deal adds Berry Aviation's government and special-mission aviation services to Bristow's operations.
Read the release : Bristow Group to acquire San Marcos–based Berry Aviation (opens in new tab)
The 2026–2028 Aviation Capital Improvement Program funds runway, taxiway, and safety projects across Texas general aviation airports.
View the update : TxDOT commits $585M to airport improvements statewide (opens in new tab)
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.
Read the story : San Marcos Regional Airport expands with 170-acre land purchase (opens in new tab)
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.
Read the story : University Star highlights airport expansion and Texas State aviation opportunities (opens in new tab)
TxDOT Aviation named San Marcos Regional Airport its 2022 Reliever Airport of the Year during the Texas Aviation Conference.
Read the City announcement : San Marcos Regional Airport receives TxDOT award (opens in new tab)
TAP announced Cassidy Berenato’s promotion to vice president after her service as an original employee of the company.
Read the release : Cassidy Berenato promoted to vice president of Texas Aviation Partners (opens in new tab)
The airport extended daily air traffic control tower staffing by two hours in response to increased aviation activity.
Archival summary. Original article not located; the City announcement is linked below.
Read the City announcement : San Marcos Regional Airport extends tower hours (opens in new tab)
Greater San Marcos Partnership outlined the community-led work planned to implement the Hays and Caldwell counties Vision 2025 strategy.
Archival summary. Original link not located.
San Marcos Regional Airport presented a new master plan developed with Garver during a public open house.
Archival summary. Original article not located; the airport’s open-house record is linked below.
View the airport open-house record : Regional airport showcases master plan (opens in new tab)
Berry Aviation prepared to build a 31,000-square-foot facility at San Marcos Regional Airport following its long-term ground lease.
Read the announcement : Berry Aviation breaks ground on $3.2 million San Marcos expansion (opens in new tab)
North Texas Regional Airport–Perrin Field’s control tower advanced as a candidate for the FAA Contract Tower Program.
Archival summary. Original link not located.
The restored C-47 That’s All, Brother arrived at the Commemorative Air Force’s Central Texas Wing in San Marcos.
Read the story : Historic D-Day aircraft arrives at its new San Marcos home (opens in new tab)
A state-administered federal grant supported entrance, fencing, security, and related improvements at Pearland Regional Airport.
Read the story : Pearland Regional Airport plans safety and security improvements (opens in new tab)
The FAA-funded, TxDOT-administered project supported safety and security improvements including new entrance gates.
Read the story : Pearland Regional Airport uses $500,000 grant for upgrades (opens in new tab)
Texas Aviation Partners announced plans to restore part of a North Texas Regional Airport runway closed since Perrin Air Force Base shut down.
Archival summary. Original article not located; related County meeting minutes are linked below.
View the County meeting record (PDF) : TAP plans NTRA runway reopening (opens in new tab)
A $500,000 FAA grant administered by TxDOT funded safety and security improvements at Pearland Regional Airport.
Read the story : TxDOT approves grant for Pearland airport (opens in new tab)Berry Aviation signed a 40-year ground lease for a new 31,000-square-foot facility at San Marcos Regional Airport.
Read the airport announcement : Berry Aviation and TAP announce $3.2 million airport expansion (opens in new tab)
Coast Flight Training began a San Marcos program helping military helicopter pilots transition to commercial airline careers.
Read the story : Veteran flight-training program takes off in San Marcos (opens in new tab)
GTU Jet announced the relocation of its Georgetown Municipal Airport offices and base operations to a runway-adjacent facility.
Archival summary. Original link not located.
North Texas Regional Airport leased part of its historic alert hangar for aviation use and renewed activity.
Archival summary. Original link not located.
A new 23-unit T-hangar development opened to tenants at Pearland Regional Airport.
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Coast Flight Training expanded to San Marcos with a program for military helicopter pilots transitioning to Envoy and American Airlines careers.
Read the story : Military helicopter pilots train for airline careers in San Marcos (opens in new tab)Regional Mobility Authority officials advanced a lease covering about half of North Texas Regional Airport’s historic alert hangar.
Archival summary. Original link not located.
North Texas Regional Airport–Perrin Field marked 75 years in Grayson County with a reception honoring the former base’s history.
Read the story : Perrin Field celebrates 75 years (opens in new tab)Grayson County commissioners approved an agreement for Texas Aviation Partners to operate North Texas Regional Airport.
Archival summary. Original link not located.
Pearland Regional Airport began a development program with an initial 23-unit hangar complex.
Read the story : Pearland Regional Airport adds hangars (opens in new tab)
A multiphase expansion added hangars and upgraded facilities to serve growing private-aviation demand.
Read the story : Pearland airport expands to meet demand (opens in new tab)
Following capital improvements and a name change, airport leaders pursued greater awareness and additional aviation activity.
Read the story : San Marcos Regional Airport works to raise its profile (opens in new tab)GTU Jet opened at Georgetown Municipal Airport as the airfield’s largest fixed-base operator.
Archival summary. Original link not located.
TAP announced construction tied to an FAA-funded project improving the airport entrance, pavement, and access.
Read the airport release : $5.7 million grant project begins at San Marcos Regional Airport (opens in new tab)San Marcos City Council unanimously renewed TAP’s airport operations, management, and development agreement for five years.
Read the airport release : San Marcos renews TAP airport management contract (opens in new tab)
San Marcos Municipal Airport became San Marcos Regional Airport and received funding supporting facility improvements.
Read the airport’s archived copy : Airport receives $350,000 and a new name (opens in new tab)A $5.77 million funding package supported pavement and lighting work, including improvements to the instrument runway.
Read the story : San Marcos airport receives federal and state funding (opens in new tab)
AOPA introduced a national series of regional fly-ins designed to bring general aviation programming closer to members.
Read the story : Regional event brings AOPA to members (opens in new tab)
San Marcos recognized students whose work was selected in a city planning-themed art contest.
Archival summary. Original link not located.
No TAP press releases or announcements are currently available.