New Austin Executive Airport

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**Hundreds of local pilots, media and government officials came out for the airport’s official grand opening.
** For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.
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The new airport opened Wednesday and is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Austin. For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.
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Renovations for the airport began in the summer of 2010. For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.
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The upgraded airport is now home to a more than 6,000-foot
runway.
__ For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.
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$33 million was put into the airport renovations. For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.
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The former airport, known as Bird’s Nest, has been in Austin since 1965, and was reportedly up for sale for 25 years. For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.
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Austin Executive Chairman Ron Henriksen also opened Houston Executive Airport a few years back. For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.
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Austin Executive currently boasts cheap fuel and offers both Jet-A and 100LL. For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.
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The now-finished airport includes a variety of hangars and canopies that can house piston singles and large bizjets alike. For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.
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The completed airport is home to a new 27,500 square foot FBO, complete with luxurious pilot lounges and flight planning amenities. For more, see Robert’s story, “Austin Reliever Airport Open for Business.

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