Third Commercial Airport Planned for Dallas/Fort Worth Region

McKinney Airport could see passenger service as early as 2026.

Brinley Hineman

Monday, December 09, 2024 at 03:54 PM ET

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Renderings of McKinney Airport terminal [Credit: City of McKinney]

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McKinney National Airport in Texas has secured rezoning approval to introduce commercial passenger service, transitioning from its current private and general aviation operations.
The expansion project includes constructing a 45,000-square-foot passenger terminal, a 1,500-spot parking lot, and various operational enhancements like an aircraft deicing pad and refueling capabilities.
Beyond passenger services, the airport also plans to extend its runway, revamp Taxiway A, develop new corporate hangars, and construct a U.S. Customs building.
Airlines have expressed interest in the new passenger terminal, a $70 million project, which is projected to begin operations as early as late 2026.

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McKinney National Airport in Texas hopes to add passenger service, according to a letter of intent from the airport.

The airport, located about 30 miles from Dallas in McKinney, sought rezoning approval from the McKinney City Council on Tuesday to bring passenger service to the airport. The October 4 letter from airport vice president Mitchell McAnally outlined the proposed project, which comes after the airport announced plans to extend its runway.