13/31 FROM THE AIR

Thank you San Marcos-based Josh Flowers from MrAviation101 for sharing this amazing aerial of Runway 13/31! A beautiful photo on a beautiful day at KHYI.

We're always looking for great pictures (and videos!) of the airport - from the sky or the ground. Have something you'd like to share? Send it via email or share it on our Facebook page.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING

Have you seen an unusual number of fire trucks on the airfield over the past couple of days? No need to fret! Our Director of Operations, Stacey Batch, is doing recurring training for each crew in the San Marcos Fire Department. They're getting a feel for the airport layout, how to communicate with the tower, and a run-down of possible emergency scenarios.

As always, safety is our number one priority.

LEAD-IN LINES

Concerns regarding the condition of pavement on the ramp and taxiways were addressed during the June Airport Advisory Board meeting. Since then, Airport Management has met with TxDOT multiple times and is exploring funding options for major repairs.


In the meantime, color coded lead-in lines have been added to the ramp to assist aircraft coming off of taxiways Alpha and Charlie. These lines are advisory and are meant to direct traffic to areas where pavement repairs have or will occur.

Over the next several months, concrete patches and repairs will continue on Taxiways Alpha and Charlie. Additionally, airport management has contracted with a local company to sweep the ramp, taxiways, and runways as often as needed - up to weekly.

AIRPORT-WIDE RESTRIPING

In addition to the lead-in lines, all taxiway centerlines were restriped and all runway numbers were repainted.

Most noticeably, enhanced taxiway markings were added on Charlie and Delta to reduce confusion when taxiing toward the intersection of Runways 8/26 and 13/31.

Up next is restriping of runway centerlines, runway lead-in lines, and all hold bars. We're securing quotes and will let you know as soon as we anticipate work to start.

HIGHWAY 21 FENCE LINE CLEARING

We're in the process of getting bids to clear the fence line along Highway 21 from the airport management offices to the entrance of Gary Job Corp. The goal is to decrease the wear and tear on the fence while improving the look of the airport. We anticipate the clearing will begin around Thanksgiving.

CITY WATERLINE INSTALLATION & SECURITY GATES

The installation of the 12" waterline along Airport Drive is still scheduled for completion in November. Right now crews are focusing on connecting the new line to the individual hangars previously serviced by the smaller waterline.

The gate installation is finished but they will not be utilized until the waterline project is complete. Additional information regarding gate codes and procedures will be provided in short order.

A FAA/TxDOT grant for engineering associated with a box hangar on the KDA was approved at the end of August by TxDOT Transportation Commission. Selection for the engineering firm is currently underway.

In the meantime, the City has hired RPS Klotz Engineering to perform a feasibility study. The report will include alternative analysis, cost estimating, schedule planning, and regulatory requirements.

As a follow up to our email on October 14, if you're interested in expanding or relocating your business, flight department, or personal storage hangar, we want to hear from you. Please give us a call at (512) 216-6039.

If you're an existing tenant and you haven't received an email or letter to sign up for AppFolio please contact us as soon as possible. December invoices and payments are being processed through the system. You can reach us (512) 216-6039 or via email.

This property management software will help us stay organized on the back-end and will make paying rent easier than ever.

Payments are secure, fast, convenient, and flexible. Pay with a credit card, eCheck, or electronic cash payment at 7-Eleven or Cash Express. AppFolio charges a small convenience fee on credit card payments but eCheck payments are 100% FREE!

A local developer is considering building T-hangars and is interested in gauging demand. Below is the link to their short, anonymous survey.

If you're on our waitlist, or are interested in hangaring your aircraft at San Marcos, please take a moment to answer a few questions.

Take the survey now!

Represent KHYI! Stop by our office to pick up your free San Marcos Regional Airport polo.

Pictured is the men's polo which we have in large, x-large, and xx-large. We also have a women's version in small, medium, large, and x-large.

Swing by 4400 Highway 21 Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our former controller and beloved friend, Jeff Wilson (pictured above with Fire Chief Les Stephens), has passed away. He was a bright spot at San Marcos and a beautiful person. You will be missed, Jeff! 

Throughout the year we have miscellaneous projects come up that require the use of a general contractor. If you know a licensed and reliable person or company who can do it all - hangar door repair, electrical, painting, and more - please send them our way! 

Please call (512) 216-6039 and ask for Stacey.