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Three Military Airports to add Civilian Operations

Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas (KSKF) is one of the three selected airports to participate in the Military Airport Program (MAP). Courtesy: Joint Base San Antonio
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Key Takeaways:

  • The FAA has selected three military airports—Kelly Field (TX), Mobile Downtown (AL), and Salina Regional (KS)—to receive grants for adding civilian air operations.
  • These grants, provided through the Military Airport Program (MAP), aim to foster economic growth and create jobs by converting or improving former military facilities for civilian use.
  • The MAP, funded by the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), supports increasing general aviation access and upgrading infrastructure at these selected airfields.
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Three military airports have been selected by the FAA to become eligible for grants to add civilian air operations.

Ashley Barajas

Based in Texas, Ashley is the former Marketing Manager at FLYING and focuses deeply on training and education. She graduated from the Baylor Institute for Air Science with a Bachelor's in Aviation Science and holds an MBA specializing in Marketing. She is an also instrument rated private pilot and licensed FAA dispatcher.

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