Greetings!
As I look back over the daily activities and projects we’re involved with at HYI, I believe it’s safe to say that the airport continues to gain momentum in several crucial areas.
Our increased aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) show a healthy upward trend, and several daily records were broken in October. The City-owned T-hangars are slated to receive a much-needed refurbishment (scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2022), and the north phase of Highway 110 construction is expected to be out for bids in November… as in next month! We also met with TxDOT Aviation this month to start the planning process for the extension of RW 17-35, and the list goes on and on.
External interest in our Airport for new development and construction opportunities is rising rapidly, and that’s a blessing for the airport proper as well as our region. To help with this increased activity, TAP welcomes Laurie Hartz to our company as our new Manager of Administration. Below is a little bit about Laurie and all she brings to the team. We are plum giddy to have Laurie join us, so please stop by anytime to make her acquaintance.
I hope we are meeting your needs as an airport customer, especially as it relates to the overall safety of our operation. Please let us know if we’re not hitting the mark on any issue. We are grateful to be a part of the HYI community.
Happy Halloween!
Jim Wimberly
President
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Laurie joins Texas Aviation Partners after working for the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP), a regional economic development organization representing Hays and Caldwell Counties where she worked closely with local partners over the last seven years. She initially provided administrative support to the organization and later worked to build and strengthen relationships with GSMP’s partners as Manager of Investor Relations.
Prior to moving to San Marcos in 2014, Laurie had extensive experience working for four different Convention & Visitor Bureaus in Arizona, California and Texas where she worked with meeting planners, primarily in the State Association markets, representing unique destinations for meetings, conferences and events.
Her attention to detail, passion in working with others, and ability to wear many hats will be an asset in helping to manage day-to-day administrative needs while learning more about the aviation industry. Laurie will be working closely with the team and will play a critical role in providing outstanding service to the customers of the San Marcos Regional Airport.
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MONTHLY TRAFFIC OPERATIONS |
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Annual total operations by year:
2017: 66,781
2018: 59,679
2019: 63,955
2020: 78,010
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2021 year-to-date:
64,297
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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. |
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REMINDER: TIE-DOWN AIRCRAFT |
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As winter winds begin blowing in, we wanted to remind all of our tenants and users to please check your tie-downs.
It is important to make sure your aircraft is secured, not only for the safety of your aircraft but to protect those around you.
Now is also a good time to check the condition of your straps. Worn, aged ropes may be no match to the coming winds!
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Every year, airports are tasked with collecting based aircraft details as part of the National Based Aircraft Inventory Program through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
This program verifies information used in the FAA's preparation of the next National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) and directly effects an airport's ability to secure funding for capital projects.
We're required to submit the N-Number for all aircraft that are "'operational and airworthy', which are based at an airport for the majority of the year." These submissions are cross checked with every other airport in the nation.
The database is secure and the information will not be shared with anyone outside of the FAA.
If we need your assistance confirming the N-Number(s) in your particular hangar, we'll give you a call.
We appreciate your assistance with this very important task!
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AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD LUNCHEON |
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Thank you to all who joined us for the Airport Advisory Board Luncheon where we celebrated Texas Aviation Partners' 11th Anniversary of managing the airport as well as our return to in-person meetings!
We had a wonderful turnout (surely not related at all to the fact that we provided Chuy's fajitas) and discussed a great range of topics including pavement maintenance, zoning, development, T-hangar renovations, and rates & charges.
Our next meeting will be scheduled after the New Year so please be sure to join us next time to learn more about what's happening at your airport!
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CAF HANGAR DANCE - NOVEMBER 13 |
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The Commemorative Air Force, Central Texas Wing, is hosting their annual Hangar Dance on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 6pm to 11pm.
The Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is located in the only WWII aircraft hangar left standing on the old Edward Gary Army Training Base in operation during WWII.
The airplanes are pulled out of the hangar to make room for the dance inside but are available on static display for the many visitors attending the evening’s event.
The Sentimental Journey Orchestra of Kerrville, Texas conducted by Ted Conerly, will be providing music for the evening.
Held on each Veterans Day weekend, we come together to celebrate and remember all the brave men and women who gave us our freedom.
For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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NEW AIRPORT SHIRTS ARE HERE! |
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After a slight delay, we're happy to report that our newest airport t-shirts are now available!
Those who attended our Airport Advisory Board Luncheon were able to have first dibs but fear not, we have plenty left!
Feel free to swing by the Airport Management office during the week to grab yours.
Did we mention they're free?!
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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.
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LOCAL AVIATION NON-PROFIT MEETINGS |
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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.
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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.
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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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