{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69b38cd591324664dfac6afa/69e902f4eefc66ef2b762d19?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"4/18/26 - From Air Force Base to Economic Engine: Inside Big Spring’s Airport Boom","description":"<p>Big Spring is in the middle of a transformation—and most people don’t realize how big it is.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><h2>KEY TALKING POINTS</h2><ul><li>Galaxy has taken over airport fueling operations and committed to a $16M development plan</li><li>$1.6M in renovations already underway on existing hangars</li><li>New corporate hangar planned with 28-foot doors (~$3M investment)</li><li>FAA selected Big Spring for the Military Airport Program (major funding boost)</li><li>~$16M in FAA-funded projects approved (taxiway + apron expansion)</li><li>New infrastructure unlocks 300+ acres for aeronautical and industrial development</li><li>Airport maintains C3 designation (can support Boeing 737-class aircraft)</li><li>Multimodal master plan combining air, rail, and trucking logistics</li><li>Targeting major distribution centers (Amazon, DHL, H-E-B potential)</li><li>Over 1,500 acres available for industrial development around the airport</li><li>New sewer, water, and fire infrastructure being installed across the west side</li><li>Community improvements: walking trail, first responder gym, event space upgrades</li><li>Airport evolving into both an economic engine and community hub</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"RealWorks Media"}