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McAlester announces new terminal timeline, taxiway grant and new airport manager
Summary
City staff said keys to the new McAlester Regional Airport terminal have been received; VIP and public grand-opening events are planned Oct. 24–25, and ODAA approved a grant for taxiway rehabilitation expected to start in November.
McAlester — City staff updated the council on the McAlester Regional Airport’s new terminal and a state grant to rehabilitate the taxiway.
Staff reported they have the keys to the new terminal but have not yet moved operations; the council was told a VIP donor event will be held Friday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., and a public open house is planned Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Staff said they will circulate invitations and coordinate details with the airport advisory board.
Staff also said last Thursday, Oct. 21, the ODAA committee in Oklahoma City approved the city’s grant application for taxiway rehabilitation and airport lining. That project is expected to begin as early as November and take roughly four months, but the contractor noted work could extend into early spring depending on weather and permitting.
Staff provided visitation figures to show airport activity: 6,400 visitors in 2022; 7,800 in 2023; 9,500 in 2024; and 7,300 so far in 2025. The council recognized airport staff for operations and introduced new airport manager Eric Suske, who said, "I'm very excited about this opportunity."
