Airport FBO hangar project
Summary
A new, much larger fixed-base operator hangar — about 8,000 square feet plus offices — will be built for up to $4.3 million, entirely covered by a $5 million state award from a prior legislative session.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $4,318,463 — but covered by state grant funds, so no local tax hit.
Airport users and the local aviation economy; the city gets upgraded infrastructure without spending local dollars.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Commission - Nov 3, 2026
A new, much larger fixed-base operator hangar — about 8,000 square feet plus offices — will be built for up to $4.3 million, entirely covered by a $5 million state award from a prior legislative session.
City Commission - Aug 18, 2026
Design work is moving forward on a new fixed-base operator hangar complex at the airport, paid for with an $8 million state appropriation secured last session.
City Commission - May 27, 2026
Two TxDOT grant agreements totaling about $19 million will fund runway improvements and a new hangar at the airport, with the city's 5% match (about $947,000 combined) coming from 2025 bond money.
City Commission - May 6, 2026
Airport consultant Armando Martinez gets extended through year-end after delivering $26 million in grants and a Hertz deal, while standardized leases finally let the city collect rent from tenants. The search for a permanent director continues.
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