Aviation’s Next Chapter Starts in Hondo

Hondo gives next generation aviation companies the room, airspace, and support to build what comes next. The South Texas Regional Airport is a practical home for companies developing new aircraft, advanced air mobility systems, unmanned platforms, and aerospace technologies. Companies can test, train, build, and expand without the limits common in crowded markets.

A Capable Airport With Room for the Future

• Long, capable runways
• Open, predictable airspace
• Development ready land next to the airfield

Aircraft of many sizes can operate with ease. The surrounding footprint supports new hangars, research areas, and production facilities. This level of access is difficult to find and gives aviation users freedom to grow with confidence.

Hondo aligns well with the needs of emerging aviation. Companies working on electric aircraft, hybrid propulsion, remote systems, or autonomous platforms benefit from:

• A quiet, uncongested airspace environment
• Space for testing, early operations, and long term buildout
• Flexibility for sensitive or experimental work

Hondo also supports unmanned systems, drone software development, simulation environments, and future flight platforms.

• Hundreds of buildable acres
• Highway 90 access
• Optional rail connection through Hondo Railway

The South Texas Regional Airport and Intermodal Park provide room for multi phase development. Clear permitting and direct communication help companies stay on schedule and adjust as their operations evolve.

• Southwest Texas Junior College Part 147 General and Airframe program
• FAA certification pathways
• Coordinated hiring support through the South Texas Regional Training Center
• Access to a large regional labor pool

These resources give aviation and aerospace companies confidence in long term staffing and technical skill development.

Hondo works directly with aviation companies to understand their needs and keep projects moving. The city is committed to strengthening its aviation assets, supporting innovation, and building long term partnerships. Clear communication and practical decision making help companies grow with confidence.

Hondo’s aviation cluster continues to grow as more companies recognize the value of its space, airspace, and workforce. The environment supports:

• Testing and training
• Maintenance and production
• Software and systems development
• Sensitive and forward looking work

Companies involved in AAM, unmanned systems, and advanced aircraft programs find Hondo a practical and promising place to build and expand operations.