McKinney National Airport Breaks Ground on New Passenger Terminal
A General Aviation Airport for the Past 40 Years, TKI Takes the Next Step in Bringing Commercial Aviation, Innovation, and Economic Impact to North Texas in 2026
A new era in North Texas’s aviation history began today at McKinney National Airport (TKI) as City of McKinney representatives and partners broke ground on a new passenger terminal. Having served as a general aviation airport for over 40 years, TKI took a giant step forward to deliver commercial airline service in support of the growing population and ongoing business investment in the region. Collin County passengers will have another option for travel when TKI’s terminal is completed and nonstop flights are expected to begin in late 2026.
Joining airport staff to commemorate this important milestone were federal, state, and local elected officials, as well as economic development, business and tourism representatives. Through these visionary leaders’ tenacity, partnership, and funding, TKI will soon become the third airport in North Texas to offer commercial passenger service.
With a dirt drop from an excavator and shovels in the hands of distinguished guests, the ceremonial groundbreaking marked the next phase of growth for McKinney National Airport, bringing commercial aviation, innovation, and economic impact to the region.
Contracting partners Garver, the project engineer, and Swinerton, the terminal developer, have designed and will construct the passenger terminal, aircraft parking areas, and public and rental car parking, respectively.
“The groundbreaking of McKinney National Airport’s new commercial service terminal is a testament to delivering on a bold vision, true collaboration, and a desire to reinforce this region as the benchmark for connectivity in air travel,” said Garver’s Vice President – Aviation Leader Mitchell McAnally. “We are grateful for our partnership with the City of McKinney and proud to help lead the delivery of this transformational project for North Texas.”
“Today marks a transformative achievement for the City of McKinney as we break ground on the commercial terminal,” said Swinerton’s Dallas Division Manager and Vice President Tyler Whittaker. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with the City of McKinney and helping bring the City Council’s long-term vision for McKinney National Airport to reality. Alongside the city we are building more than a structure—we are shaping McKinney for decades to come.”
