Abilene Regional Airport covers 1,644 acres (665 ha) and has three asphalt runways: 4/22, 3,678 x 100 ft (1,121 x 30 m), 17L/35R 7,198 x 150 ft (2,194 x 46 m), and 17R/35L 7,202 x 150 ft (2,195 x 46 m). In June 1952 it had four runways (045-079-129-180 deg) 3200 to 3684 ft long.
The terminal has seen many expansions and improvements in the past decade. The upper level houses the airline ticket counters, restaurant, gift shop, airport offices, and two departure gates, each with Jetway boarding bridges. The lower level has two baggage carousels and car-rental agencies.
Recent improvements include the reconstruction of the airline ramps near the terminal and a new, expanded public parking lot. The new lot has 731 covered parking spaces and escalator access to the upper level.
Construction of the airport’s new 130-foot (40 m)-tall control tower began in August 2010 and was completed in January 2012. This new tower replaces a 65-foot (20 m) tower built in 1959.
In 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. 98 aircraft are based at this airport: 78% single-engine, 16% multi-engine, 5% jet and 1% helicopter.
Fly to Abilene – KABI Abilene Regional Airport – Texas with us often or as little as you like; we will always do our very best to earn your continued business.
Abilene Quick Info
Country: USA
State: Texas
Area
112.2 sq mi (290.6 km2)
Coordinates 32°27′N 99°45′W
Population
121,885 (2017 est)
Density
1,141/sq mi (440.7/km2)
Time zone Eastern
Central (CST) (UTC-6)