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McKinney National Airport officials outline major projects and terminal plan; some residents say voters rejected commercial service
Summary
City and airport officials presented runway extensions, apron rehabilitation and a proposed proof‑of‑concept terminal for limited commercial service; a public commenter said voters had rejected commercial airline service in 2023 and voiced opposition to using development corporations as interim funding sources.
City officials and the McKinney National Airport team gave a detailed update on Feb. 28, 2025, describing more than $140 million in airport infrastructure projects, ongoing private investment and a proof‑of‑concept plan for a small commercial terminal — while at least one resident used the meeting to object to any move toward scheduled airline service.
The airport presentation said McKinney National Airport is a federally designated "national" general aviation airport with heavy recent growth. "The airport is self sustaining today. It doesn't require funds from the McKinney General Fund to support its operations," the presenter said, adding that the airport has about a $16,000,000 annual operating budget and that the airport's economic output was just under $300,000,000 in 2023.
Projects described by airport staff include completed and active runway work: a 500‑foot…
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