Mineral Wells Regional Airport

eliminating the need to commute from other towns. The revitalized Downtown Mineral Wells, designated on the Texas Historical Commission’s “Texas Main Street” map, also benefits from this increased accessibility.” The alignment of the City and Airport goals is bolstered by strong support from local leadership. “We’re fortunate that the City Council, The Mayor, and The City Manager recognize the airport’s value. Not every city has this level of support,” Cuevas notes. This unified approach sets the stage for significant growth once the master plan is completed. Cuevas also points out the airport’s unique geographical positioning, which spans Parker and Palo Pinto counties. “Half of our airport is in Parker County and the other in Palo Pinto County, yet it’s all city-owned. Parker County has realized there isn’t likely to be a new public airport in Weatherford, so they’re investing in our airport instead,” she says.This has led to active collaboration with Parker County’s economic development team. INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMMEDIATE UPGRADES While the master plan outlines long-term aspirations, Mineral Wells Regional Airport is also focusing on more immediate enhancements. Cuevas highlights the most immediate project: “We’re currently working on installing a self-serve Avgas system. This project is part of our capital improvement plan, aligning our financial resources with our master plan goals to efficiently use the funds we receive from the state and the city.” One of the airport’s historical assets includes a large helipad area. Cuevas explains, “Every Huey pilot trained for Vietnam here. We still have the schoolhouse, maintenance hangar, and parking pad, which originally accommodated 150 small helicopters.This 40-acre concrete area is a significant draw for potential tenants because the groundwork is already in place. It’s located on the east side of the airport, away from main tenant traffic, making it ideal for large manufacturers.” Reflecting on a recent opportunity, Cuevas shares, Evolving Today’s Aircraft For Tomorrow’s Missions Embracing The Challenges Of Future Flight Genesys’ mission is to improve aircraft capabilities through innovative, avionic solutions tailored to unique operational characteristics and needs. • Innovation • Performance • Value • Agility Genesys Aerosystems One S-TEC Way Mineral Wells, TX 76067 +1-817-215-7600 Genesys-Aerosystems.com 6 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 06