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THREE AIRPORT BUSINESSES APPROVED FOR EXPANSION 

Berry Aviation
A 40 year ground lease for a 30,500 square foot maintenance facility was approved by Council last Tuesday. The $3.5M investment will include a 19,200 square foot hangar and approximately 11,300 square feet of office and storage space. The addition will allow Berry to accommodate their aircraft fleet for maintenance while utilize their existing hangar for based and transient customers.
 
Coast Flight
Council approved the lease of the hangar located at 1813 Airport Drive for Coast Flight to store their training aircraft while undergoing inspection and during inclement weather. In their short time here, Coast's fleet has grown to 20 aircraft (16 single engine and 4 multi-engine). They anticipate having 30 aircraft by late summer.    
Compliance/Blue Skies Aviation
Blue Skies Aviation is expanding their services to include aircraft interiors, engine motor and power exhaust installations, and a pilot shop. To accommodate the growing business, Council approved the lease of the hangar located at 1815 Airport Drive. Blue Skies is currently remodeling the office space and will relocate their corporate offices to the new hangar upon completion. Their existing facility will continue to be used as their aircraft maintenance facility.
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AIRPORT TRAFFIC


Air traffic counts at the airport have more than doubled since the beginning of the year, thanks in large part to Coast Flight's training!  With this, we would like to remind everyone that between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM (outside air traffic control tower hours) the airspace is considered Class E.  
CONCRETE REPAIRS 
 
Each year, we receive grant funding from TxDOT Aviation for miscellaneous maintenance and improvement projects. The grant - called the Routine Airport Maintenance Program, or RAMP - allows the airport to utilize matching funds for projects as approved by the State.
 
To combat the deterioration of concrete that comes with age, we've been using RAMP funds to make repairs along taxiways and the apron.  
 
Our focus is currently on taxiways Alpha and Charlie. Additionally, all taxiways and ramp lead-in lines are swept on a routine basis.  These repairs will continue as we work to secure funding for a more permanent solution.  
 
 
13/31 UPDATE


Due to diminished breaking action, Runway 13/31 continues to remain closed when wet. The City of San Marcos is working closely with TxDOT Aviation and the engineering firm to find a resolution.

Your safety is always our number one concern. We understand what an inconvenience this has caused for many of you and are doing everything in our power to expedite the process.

We truly appreciate your continued patience.
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CITY WATERLINE INSTALLATION UPDATE

We are excited to report the City has completed the waterline project!  As outlined in previous newsletters, we will be turning on the new security gates beginning in May. Additional information regarding gate codes and procedures will be provided in short order.
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COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE FUNDRAISERS

CASINO NIGHT
APRIL 29, 2017 Tomorrow night the CAF will host its 6th annual Casino Night inside their hangar (2249 Airport Drive).
 
Come out to this fantastic setting of gaming tables surrounded by historic vintage aircraft and enjoy a barbecue 
dinner, cash bar, door prizes, silent auction, $20,000 in casino money, and a chance to win a History Flight on the B-25 Yellow Rose!  
 
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their recently updated website.

 
STEPHANIE MEYERS' PLANE AND CAR SHOW
JUNE 3, 2017 
Join the CAF on Saturday, June 3 for Stephanie Meyers' Fly-In or Drive-In Plane & Car Show! Proceeds benefit Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.  
 
Click here to participate or for more information.
 
FLY THE FORD  

EAA Chapter 958 will be hosting the EAA's 1937 Ford Tri-Motor May 11-14. During the four day event  the aircraft will available for scenic rides. On Saturday, May 13 there there will be Burger & Brats & Ride the Tri-Motor fly-in event .
 
The Tri-Motor will be parked at Redbird Skyport for the duration of its stay.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.flytheford.org.
 

FREE POLOS

We had a great response from airport users regarding our free San Marcos Airport polos. If you haven't had a chance to pick yours up, don't fret! We recently received a new order so we're stocked up.

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.