Meacham Field has been a crucial part of our growth. When Mayor Meacham planted the municipal airport here back in 1925, at the dawn of the aviation age, he set the city up for success.
Nearing its 90th birthday, Meacham is now undergoing a major facelift to bring its dated structures up to date and reorganize the space to make it more effective for the future.
Airport Manager Jeff Kloska says, "We want Meacham to be and to look like a world-class facility. Over the next two to three years, you will see an amazing transformation from the nearly $70 million worth of investments being made."
The majority of the estimated cost will come from city gas well tax revenues, with additional funding for the upgrades coming from a TxDOT aviation grant. Private funding is making a major investment in Meacham too. Tenants like American Aero have completely renovated all of the old American Airlines hanger.
Kloska says, "When all the work is completed, Meacham will be a whole new airport. We will be removing the former industrial look altogether and making the airport more welcoming and inviting."-Courtney Dabney
