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McKinney National Airport Launches Commercial Service with New Four-Gate Terminal
McKinney National Airport (DTX) opens its new passenger terminal, becoming North Texas's third commercial airport. Avelo Airlines launches the first flight to Fort Myers at 9 a.m., with more Florida and Nevada routes starting this week.
McKinney National Airport (DTX) opened its new passenger terminal on Tuesday, marking the start of commercial airline service and making it the third commercial airport in North Texas. The first flight, an Avelo Airlines departure to Fort Myers, Florida, is scheduled to take off at 9:00 a.m.
The new terminal currently has four gates, with the capacity to expand to six as demand increases. Avelo Airlines is offering flights this week to Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale. Next month, the airline plans to add nonstop service to Atlanta, Denver, Nashville, New Orleans, West Palm Beach, and Sarasota.
For travelers driving to the airport, a 980-space parking lot sits directly outside the terminal, eliminating the need for a shuttle. The lot costs $15 per day for 2 to 24 hours and features EV chargers and a fully ticketless system. Drivers can scan a QR code on the Tap ân Fly signage, register their license plate, and pay automatically via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a stored card.
The boarding area offers free Wi-Fi, charging ports built into the seats, a nursing parents' room, and a pet relief area. While a full-service bar and restaurant are in the works, passengers currently have access to interim snack kiosks and vending machines.
Travelers booking flights or checking bags will see the airport's newly assigned IATA code: DTX. The information in this report comes from McKinney National Airport.