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County hears plan to expand Nueces County Airport runway and boost economic output
Summary
Consultants told commissioners the county airport could increase economic output significantly with runway extension (target 5,000to 7,000 feet), improved access to I-69E, jet fuel availability and hangar capacity; the court discussed DOD readiness training participation and potential grant funding paths.
A consultant for the Nueces County Airport presented Feb. 26 on opportunities to develop the airport as an economic engine, focusing on runway extension, improved access and fuel/hangar infrastructure.
Drew Coats explained that the airport currently has a 3,710-foot asphalt runway and estimated the airport's documented economic output (per TxDOT…
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