More travelers are using Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as their gateway to the skies. Airport spokesman Jim Halbrook said the airport anticipates reports to show an increase of passengers in 2011 over 2010. While smaller, nearby airports did not all experience an increase in air traffic in 2011, they are making improvements and planning for future growth.
Taylor Municipal Airport
The City of Taylor is going through the approval process to extend the airport runway from 4,000 to 5,000 feet. Although the extension is years away, Bob van Til, director of planning and development, said the longer runway will allow the airport to accommodate larger business jets compared to the single- and double-engine aircraft that use the airport now.
Georgetown Municipal Airport
Airport Manager Sarah Hinton said additional events are scheduled at the airport in 2012. The Easter Egg Drop will occur March 31, a movie night is tentatively planned for Father's Day and the third annual Georgetown Airfest is scheduled for Nov. 3.
Within the next six months, the airport will resurface and reseal some of the taxiways and lanes and add blue solar lights to make it easier for pilots to navigate.
