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McKinney National Airport says commercial service on track; terminal and runway work continuing

McKinney Independent School District Board of Trustees and City of McKinney City Council · February 9, 2026
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Summary

Airport Director Ken Carley reported construction of a 46,000 sq ft terminal with four gates (expandable to six), a planned 500-foot runway extension to about 8,002 ft, and projected start of commercial service in November 2026; a consultant study forecasts substantial regional economic gains if airline projections materialize.

McKinney — The McKinney National Airport is advancing infrastructure and expects to begin commercial service in November 2026, Airport Director Ken Carley told a joint meeting of the City Council and McKinney ISD Board on Feb. 9.

Carley described the commercial-service terminal currently under construction — roughly 46,000 square feet with four gates and room to expand — together with apron, a thousand parking spaces, rental-car facilities and a parallel taxiway. He said a 500-foot runway extension will…

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