McKinney's proposed commercial airport could get final approval Tuesday night
McKINNEY, Texas - People in McKinney will get one last chance to weigh in on plans to expand the city’s airport for commercial flights.
The proposed expansion carries a price tag of more than $70 million. But without any turbulence, North Texas travelers could be flying out of McKinney National Airport in late 2026.
The backstory:
Last week, the McKinney City Council showed support for the site plan for the airport’s new terminal building.
Those plans call for a 45,000-square-foot passenger terminal with three initial gates, parking areas, a taxiway, and other runway equipment.
The goal is to further expand to five gates on 280 acres of land next to the existing general aviation airport building.
By comparison, Dallas Love Field has 20 gates.
The project has been in the works for many years.
Modified plans for North Texas' 3rd commercial airport approved
The city of McKinney is moving forward with plans for North Texas’ third commercial airport.
The original plan for a $300 million commercial terminal paid for with $200 million in property tax bonds was rejected by voters back in 2023.
The new $72 million project is funded through sales tax revenue, federal loans, and grants.
Under the new plan, the city of McKinney said it is negotiating with two commercial airlines for service at the airport.
Once it opens, it’s expected to support about 200,000 passengers in the first year.
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What's next:
On Tuesday evening, the McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the design of the airport.
After the public hearing, the commission is expected to vote on final approval of the plan.
The Source: The information in this story comes from a news release from the city of McKinney, planning and zoning commission agendas, and past news coverage.