4/18/26 - From Air Force Base to Economic Engine: Inside Big Spring’s Airport Boom

Big Spring is in the middle of a transformation—and most people don’t realize how big it is.In this episode, Airport Director Mike Feeley breaks down the massive developments happening at the Big Spring Airpark, from a $16 million private investment by Galaxy to a newly approved FAA military airport program that could inject another $16 million into infrastructure. We’re talking new hangars, upgraded taxiways, expanded aircraft capacity, and over 300 acres of newly usable land.But this isn’t just about planes—it’s about economic growth. With new infrastructure, rail access, interstate connectivity, and a multimodal master plan in the works, Big Spring is positioning itself as a serious contender for major distribution centers and industrial expansion.If you’ve driven past the airport recently and noticed the changes, this episode explains what’s happening—and why it could impact jobs, business, and the future of the entire community.KEY TALKING POINTSGalaxy has taken over airport fueling operations and committed to a $16M development plan$1.6M in renovations already underway on existing hangarsNew corporate hangar planned with 28-foot doors (~$3M investment)FAA selected Big Spring for the Military Airport Program (major funding boost)~$16M in FAA-funded projects approved (taxiway + apron expansion)New infrastructure unlocks 300+ acres for aeronautical and industrial developmentAirport maintains C3 designation (can support Boeing 737-class aircraft)Multimodal master plan combining air, rail, and trucking logisticsTargeting major distribution centers (Amazon, DHL, H-E-B potential)Over 1,500 acres available for industrial development around the airportNew sewer, water, and fire infrastructure being installed across the west sideCommunity improvements: walking trail, first responder gym, event space upgradesAirport evolving into both an economic engine and community hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.