November 2023 | www.flysanmarcos.com

2023 through October:

80,624

Beginning this month and going forward, monthly traffic counts will include after-hours operations collected via ADSB data.

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.

San Marcos Regional Airport received a discretionary grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the reconstruction of Taxiway Alpha.

Phase I of construction kicked off on Monday, October 23. We anticipate the project to be completed toward the end of May 2024, weather permitting.

• Phase I closures, as shown in the map below, will include Taxiway Alpha between Taxiway Charlie and the FBO. Additionally, Taxiway Bravo will be closed.

• Crews will make an effort to reopen Taxiway Bravo as quickly as possible.

• During Phase I, most aircraft will be able to taxi parallel to Alpha between the taxiway and the T-hangars on the ramp. Aircraft with wingspans larger than 60′ are strongly encouraged to back-taxi on Runway 8.

Construction crews will be moving to and from the construction area via the ramp. They will be escorted and in communication with the tower but please use extra caution when taxiing in this area. Below is a map showing their routing. (Click on the photo to be taken to a larger version.)

The contractor, Zachary Construction, will attend all Airport Advisory Meetings during the course of construction so please join us to ask questions and get the latest updates. Additionally, we will send out special notice newsletters announcing any changes or timeline updates.

As always, keep an eye on NOTAMs and don’t hesitate to call the airport management office if you have questions or need clarification on any issues.

We understand this is a rather inconvenient disruption but know we will all appreciate the end result!

As mentioned in our September newsletter, we're hosting an open-house style meeting for airport users to collaborate on safety issues affecting the airport and how to address them.

Our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 7 from 11-12pm at Airport Management offices (4400 Highway 21).

Any and all are welcome to attend!

We'll use this first meeting to discuss our top safety issues, determine frequency of future meetings, and set goals for the group.

The City of San Marcos has approved updated 2024 rates and charges for annual rentals. These rates will go into effect January 1, 2024. The airport website has been updated to reflect the new rates.

Thank you to those users who have made a concerted effort to mind their speed both on Airport Drive and the ramp.

Having said that, we continue to see issues in both areas.

Our landscapers have seen folks on the Airport Drive straightaway exceed 85 miles per hour! This is incredibly dangerous not only for the driver but for the crews who are working hard to keep our airport looking good.

Equally as important, please do not exceed 15mph on the ramp. There are blind areas around hangars and a collision with an aircraft - or person - is very possible.

These rules are in place to protect all of our tenants, users, and aircraft; your adherence is imperative.

Following a Request for Proposals process, Council recently approved a build-to-suit agreement with Don Jackson Construction for the construction of over 55,000 square feet of hangar space in the Kilo Development Area.

A sign is up at the airport entrance and those interested can contact Tony Jackson at (254) 644-7935.

Our next AAB meeting will be held Thursday, January 18 at 10:00am at the Airport Management Offices located 4400 Highway 21. Anyone interested in the airport is encouraged to attend.

Come for the coffee and donuts; stay to learn more about what's happening at your airport!

We're happy to report our newest (FREE) airport t-shirts are available!

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

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 at 6:00pm.

For more information, visit their website, send an email, or call (512) 968-6501.

KHYI INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CLUB

RESTARTED! IMC meetings are held the third Thursday of each month.

For more information, contact Steve Roberts via email.