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TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
February and March (temporarily) broke our trend of increasing traffic operations thanks mainly to weather. Freezing temperatures and precipitation across central Texas prevented many of our normal operations. With the onset of spring weather, we expect to continue our upward trend of operations counts.
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TAXIWAY DELTA TEMPORARY CLOSURE
The FAA has flagged Taxiway Delta as a "hot spot" due to its location (adjacent to two intersecting runways) and the fact that it does not conform to the current FAA airfield design standards. With the increase in traffic over the past 12 months, we've received several reports of concerns from local pilots.
To get an idea of how the closing of Taxiway Delta would impact operations, it will be temporarily taken out of service.
The temporary closure will begin on Friday, April 13 and the taxiway will reopen on Monday, May 14.
Please refer to NOTAMS and be sure to communicate with the tower during this time. If you have any questions, please call the airport management office at (512) 216-6042.
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UPCOMING PROJECTS
As we dive into the last six months of the fiscal year, there are several exciting projects underway.
- Airfield Striping and Signage: This project was approved in the City's FY 2018 budget. It will include new illuminated sign panels for most runways/taxiways and striping lead-in lies onto Runway 13/31 and other movement areas around the airport. Airport Management is working with the City's purchasing department to scope the project and anticipates it will go out for bids in mid-April.
- Master Plan: The airport's Master Plan was last updated in 2001 and is being updated to account for changing demand. The Master Plan looks at long-term airport use, anticipated projects, and funding needs over the next 10 years. A Request for Proposals will go out through the City's procurement process by the end of the month. The entire project takes up to two years to complete.
- TxDOT Hangar: Design for an FAA/TxDOT-funded hangar should be complete by the beginning of May and is estimated to go out for bid in early June. Construction, which will occur near the airport entrance adjacent to Taxiway Kilo, is anticipated to begin in August.
Once exact dates for the projects have been determined, we will send out special notices to inform tenants and users of ongoing construction schedules and any associated closures.
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NEW WEBSITE LIVE
After months of careful research and feedback from users and tenants, we're pleased to announce the launch of San Marcos Regional Airport's first-ever website!
We will continue to add relevant information to the site over the coming months and welcome all feedback.
Key features include:
Feel free to give us a call at (512) 216-6039 or send us an email with any questions, comments, or suggestions.
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KEEPING HISTORY FLYING - THE COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE
Local high school student, Jake Smoorenburg, put together a documentary about the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing for the 2018 UIL Young Filmmakers Festival.
Click here
to learn more about the CAF and what they do here in San Marcos!
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COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE CASINO NIGHT
Save-the-date for the CAF Annual Casino Night! The event is being held on
Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2249 Airport Drive from 6:00PM - 11:00PM.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their event page.
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AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Our next Airport Advisory Board Meeting will be held Monday, June 11 at 10:00 am.
The meetings are held at the Airport Management offices at 4400 Highway 21.
Come by to learn more about what's happening at your airport, meet the Board, and enjoy a free cup of coffee and donuts!
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EAA CHAPTER 958 MEETING
Local EAA Chapter 958 meets every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 am, at Redbird Skyport in the conference room.
Meetings are preceded by the VMC club at 9:00 am in the conference room.
Their next meeting will be April 21.
Click here
for their latest newsletter.
For more information visit their
website
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HYI INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CLUB MEETING
The KHYI Instrument Meteorological Club (IMC) typically meets the third Thursday of each month at Redbird Skyport at 6:30 P.M.
Their next meeting will be held on April 19. Complimentary pizza and soft drinks will be provided.
To learn more, or be added to the newsletter list, email Gary White.
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CIVIL AIR PATROL TEXAS WING 435th
The Civil Air Patrol Texas Wing 435th meets the every Tuesday at 6:00pm and is open to members of the public who express interest in joining the Civil Air Patrol.
The unit headquarters is a white building with "435" painted on the door, just in front of the old airport control tower.
Address:
1915 Airport Drive,
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Information:
cc@texhillcap.org,
(512) 710-8435
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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.
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