McKinney National Airport appoints new maintenance and operations manager ahead of expansion

McKinney National Airport officials have appointed a new airport maintenance and operations manager, according to a news release.

The gist

Teresa Lyons is stepping into the airport's No. 2 position to oversee and support its transition to a commercial service airport with the upcoming passenger terminal. Lyons was hired as airport operations analyst in 2023 and promoted to airport operations supervisor in 2024, according to the news release.

“As a lifelong learner and lover of all things aviation, I am fortunate to call McKinney National Airport my second home as we work together to rewrite aviation history in North Texas,” Lyons said in a statement. “I appreciate the support of Airport Director Ken Carley and the entire TKI team, and am so proud of what we’re accomplishing to deliver commercial air service to McKinney.”

Her work has involved overseeing investments in airfield infrastructure projects like the passenger terminal. She has also helped create airport programs, policies and manuals required for federal certification of the airport.

Lyons is an Accredited Airport Executive of the American Association of Airport Executives and has additional certifications in airport security. She’s previously worked as airport director at Hereford Municipal Airport in Texas, according to the news release. The McKinney resident was promoted to the role to fill a vacancy left by Jeff Patterson, who retired in January

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