Abilene Regional Airport - Facilities and Aircraft

Facilities and Aircraft

Abilene Regional Airport covers an area of 1,686 acres (682 ha) which contains three asphalt paved runways: 4/22 measuring 3,678 x 100 ft (1,121 x 30 m), 17L/35R measuring 7,198 x 150 ft (2,194 x 46 m), and 17R/35L measuring 7,202 x 150 ft (2,195 x 46 m).

The terminal building has seen many expansions and improvements over the past decade. The upper level houses the airline ticket counters, restaurant, gift shop, airport offices, and two departure gates, each equipped with Jetway boarding bridges. The lower level has two baggage carousels, and car-rental agencies.

The most recent improvements include the reconstruction of the airline ramps near the terminal, and the construction of a new, expanded public parking lot. The new parking lot features 731 covered parking spaces, with direct escalator access to the upper level.

Construction of the airport's new 130-foot (40 m)-tall control tower began in August 2010 and is expected to be completed no later than January 2012. This new, modern tower will replace the current tower, a 65-foot (20 m) structure built in 1959.

For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2006, the airport had 78,462 aircraft operations, an average of 214 per day: 50% general aviation, 32% military, 18% air taxi and <1% scheduled commercial. There are 98 aircraft based at this airport: 78% single-engine, 16% multi-engine, 5% jet and 1% helicopter.