we will be able to foster that operation for its future growth,” he enthuses. COMMERCIAL PROSPECTS TAKING OFF With the increase in hangar space, the addition of the 4000 square foot FBO building, and fuel capacity expansion, Mathis’s thoughts have recently turned to the potential for commercial development on the airport grounds. “All of our developable land which is directly tied to the taxiway is spoken for which is exciting,” Mathis states. “We will still have some aeronautical use space available on the west side of the airfield that will be ideal for small manufacturing,” he details. “The master plan calls for an additional parallel taxiway. So if we can attract small manufacturing, we could justify the construction of that parallel taxiway and connect to those new facilities,” he continues. Mathis further points out that other aviation businesses are based on the airport lands including a highly regarded flight training facility. “We have one of the top-rated flight schools in the country, according to AOPA, and they are doing very well at the moment. They are looking to expand their operation here at Granbury.” “This has been their satellite operation with their primary school in Denton, Texas. They are looking into the possibility of basing more aircraft here and growing their operations along with the airport.” Mathis notes. Granbury Aviation Services also leases land available on the airport grounds which provides those flying into the airport a full A&P shop that offers all facets of aircraft maintenance. “We also have Avionics Technologies which is the premier avionics shop here at the airport,” he adds. As for future business potential, Mathis highlights that one of the developers responsible for building the future hangars on the airfield also holds aspirations to build a jet maintenance facility at 292 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 09
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