Important Current Notices

TAXIWAY ALPHA RECONSTRUCTION OCTOBER 2023 – MAY 2024 (Updated 2/23/24)

Date: October 17, 2023 at 11:39 am

San Marcos Regional Airport received a discretionary grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the reconstruction of Taxiway Alpha.

Phase I of construction kicked off on Monday, October 23. We anticipate the project to be completed toward the end of May 2024, weather permitting.

Most aircraft will be able to taxi parallel to Alpha between the taxiway and the T-hangars on the ramp. Aircraft with wingspans larger than 60′ are strongly encouraged to back-taxi on Runway 8.

UPDATED PROJECT TIMELINE (Dates approximate; subject to change due to weather):

PHASE 1

  • Feb 26, 2024: Reopen Taxiway Bravo intersection

PHASE 2

  • Feb 26 – Mar 6, 2024: Demolition of existing pavement & excavation
  • Mar 7-15, 2024: Lime stabilized subgrade
  • Mar 18-20, 2024: Cement-treated base
  • Mar 21-April 12, 2024: Concrete paving
  • April 15-29: Sealing & striping
  • April 29, 2024: Substantial completion – open taxiway

WRAP UP

  • April 29-May 29, 2024: Final close out/punchlist

Construction crews will be moving to and from the construction area via the ramp. They will be escorted and in communication with the tower but please use extra caution when taxiing in this area. Below is a map showing truck routing in and out of the construction area.

The contractor, Zachary Construction, will attend all Airport Advisory Meetings during the course of construction so please join us to ask questions and get the latest updates. Additionally, we will send out special notice newsletters announcing any changes or timeline updates.

As always, keep an eye on NOTAMs and don’t hesitate to call the airport management office if you have questions or need clarification on any issues.

We understand this is a rather inconvenient disruption but know we will all appreciate the end result!


Expired Notices

Airport Water Shut-Off Notice: Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Date: September 6, 2022 at 12:46 pm

The water will be turned off at the Airport on Wednesday, September 7 at 1:00 PM and will be off for approximately 6 hours due to construction and installation of the new water line along Highway 21. 

As a precaution, once water service is restored you may want to boil your water prior to consumption. This is a precautionary measure and does not necessarily mean that your water is contaminated, only that there is a possibility of contamination due to lack of pressure in the main lines for an extended period.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making can be boiled and cooled prior to consumption. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may wish to purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

Satisfactory water quality test results should be received by 5:00 PM on September 9. At that time, no further precautionary measures are needed.

If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the City’s Engineering and Capital Improvements office at 512-393-8130.


Notice: Taxiway Delta CLOSED from April 13 through May 14

Date: April 9, 2018 at 2:04 pm

The FAA has flagged Taxiway Delta as a “hot spot” due to its location (adjacent to two intersecting runways) and the fact that it does not conform to the current FAA airfield design standards. With the increase in traffic over the past 12 months, we’ve received several reports of concerns from local pilots.

To get an idea of how the closing of Taxiway Delta would impact operations, it will be temporarily taken out of service beginning Friday, April 13 and will reopened on Monday, May 14.


Notice: Taxiway Repairs on Alpha and Charlie

Date: December 10, 2017 at 12:59 pm

Repairs to Taxiways Alpha and Charlie began Monday, November 13 and are expected to be completed by the November 20. Sections will be closed during tower hours only and reopen in the evenings. Please refer to NOTAMS and be sure to communicate with the tower during this time.

If you have any questions, please call the airport management office at (512) 216-6039.