AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2025-191R, approving the San Marcos Regional Airport Master Plan to guide the Airport's future development and operations; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 8, 2025
Department: Engineering and Capital Improvements
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
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Funds Available: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: 2021-69R Approval of Master Plan; ID#25-572 Received an update on the Airport Master Plan.
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
? Economic Development - Promote & Support Potential of San Marcos Regional Airport
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? Land Use - Choose an item.
? Neighborhoods & Housing - Choose an item.
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Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
Airport Master Plan
Background Information:
In April 2021 the City adopted its updated Airport Master Plan. This plan established the foundation for airport growth and identified priorities such as extending Runway 17/35, improving taxiways, and strengthening existing infrastructure. The plan is also a federal requirement to ensure continued eligibility for FAA and TxDOT Aviation grant funding.
Since its adoption, the fleet mix at the airport has shifted to include larger aircraft, and there is growing interest in potential future air carrier service. These changes prompted the need to update specific portions of the plan rather than conduct a full re-write.
The update includes:
* Potential locations for a passenger terminal facility
* Airfield layout configurations
* Roadway devel...
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