New Braunfels National Airport’s 2026 award recognizes infrastructure work

New Braunfels National Airport was selected as the 2026 National/Regional Airport of the Year by the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee, the city announced in April.

The city linked the recognition to a series of infrastructure and planning investments. Those include runway rehabilitation, a 400-foot taxi-lane extension, north-apron reconstruction, drainage improvements and perimeter security work.

At the time of the announcement, a replacement air traffic control tower and a feasibility study for a potential west-side terminal remained priorities. The tower design was described as approximately 30 percent complete.

Those future elements should be distinguished from the projects already completed. An airport award also does not by itself announce new scheduled passenger routes.

The official airport page, linked in the city’s announcement, is the appropriate place to follow subsequent capital-project updates and airport development information.

Source: Read the original announcement or official community resource.

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