December 2022 | www.flysanmarcos.com
To our San Marcos Regional Airport Community:

It has been a constructive year for our Airport! We are experiencing growth in record numbers in and around the City of San Marcos. There are currently 1.9 million people living within a 25-mile radius of the Airport. Takeoffs and landings are at an all-time high and demand for hangars is stronger than ever.

As we prepare for what looks to be a very prosperous 2023, we will continue to focus relentlessly on safety and look for new opportunities to increase revenue for the city. Texas Aviation Partners started managing the Airport twelve years ago and in that time we’ve had the opportunity to get to know our city leaders and hear the needs of business owners, pilots, and Airport personnel. We value our relationships within the airport community and promise to always treat everyone with equal care and respect.

Here are a few of 2022’s most notable accomplishments:

  • Aircraft operations (takeoffs & landings) increased to historic levels. Over 91,000 operations were recorded in 2022 with more than 10,000 movements in September alone!

  • The Federal Aviation Administration awarded a $5.2 million dollar grant to the City of San Marcos for the reconstruction of Taxiway “Charlie”. This taxiway provides access from aircraft parking areas to 3 runways.

  • The City Council approved approximately $191,000 for upgrades to city-owned T-hangars. Improvements include roof and structural repairs, and new exterior painting.

  • Construction began on the final segment of FM 110. This $36.5 million dollar project will greatly reduce driving time from I-35 and increase development interests at the Airport and surrounding properties.

  • In April, the Texas Department of Transportation selected San Marcos Regional Airport as the Reliever Airport of the Year. This award recognizes the importance of our Airport in the national airspace system and highlights our local airport businesses and their impact on the Texas economy.

  • In September, the City's Fire Department broke ground on its first Training Academy located adjacent to our Airport Management office. The Academy will focus on public safety training for aspiring firefighters and will greatly benefit our community.

We at Texas Aviation Partners are grateful to the airport community for their business and trust, and to the City of San Marcos for their support and encouragement. There is a very exciting future ahead for the San Marcos Regional Airport.

Many thanks,

Jim Wimberly
Partner
Texas Aviation Partners 
MONTHLY TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
Annual total operations by year:

2017: 66,781
2018: 59,679
2019: 63,955
2020: 78,010
2021: 82,368
2022 count through November:
84,610

*September had the highest recorded operations in HYI history with 10,441
We monitor operations each month to help us secure funding for future airport projects and improvements. The operations (aircraft landings and takeoffs) are counted every day during the Air Traffic Control Tower's hours of 7:00am to 9:00pm. Operations that occur outside of these hours are not tracked.
HIGHWAY 21 WATERLINE CONSTRUCTION
Crews are still working on the waterline and the scheduled completion date is February, 2023. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility during this project.
TAXIWAY CHARLIE RECONSTRUCTION
The FAA-funded reconstruction of Taxiway Charlie has been approved and funded and we anticipate construction to begin in January, 2023. Information is forthcoming related to phasing and closures and we will continue to share any developments as the project moves forward.
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Our next AAB meeting will be held Thursday, January 12th at 10:00am at the Airport Management offices located at 4400 Highway 21. Anyone interested in the airport is encouraged to attend. Come by and learn more about what's happening at your airport.
FREE AIRPORT SHIRTS
Airport t-shirts are now available!

Feel free to swing by the Airport Management office during the week to grab yours.

Did we mention they're free?!
COVID RAPID TESTING
We are excited to announce that we are now able to provide free rapid COVID-19 testing. The test kits have been provided by the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce via the Small Business COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program.
 
Testing is available by appointment only Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. To schedule a test time, please call the office at (512) 216-6042.
LOCAL AVIATION NON-PROFIT MEETINGS
KHYI INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CLUB

IMC meetings are held the third Thursday of each month.

Follow their Facebook page for more information or email Gary White to be added to the newsletter.
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 958

Meetings are held every third Saturday at 10:30am in the CAF Hangar, Officers Club.

For more information visit their website.
CIVIL AIR PATROL TEXAS WING 435

Meetings are held every Tuesday.

For more information, visit their website, send an email, or call (512) 710-8435.
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