The City of McKinney has broken ground on a $79 million passenger terminal at McKinney National Airport, moving closer to offering commercial air service to residents in Collin County. The terminal is expected to open as early as late next year and could serve up to 200,000 passengers annually.
City officials say the project is a bold step toward meeting the region’s growing transportation needs.
“It’s a bold investment in North Texas,” said McKinney Mayor Bill Cox. “The growth demands smart, strategic investment.”
A vision years in the making
The 46,000-square-foot terminal is part of a long-standing vision to bring commercial passenger service to the area. Despite years of neighborhood resistance, failed referendums, and ongoing lawsuits, city leaders remain committed to the project…