Why Midland for Aerospace in Texas

Midland, Texas, in the heart of oil & gas country, has grown exponentially, leveraging the profits from a thriving energy sector to diversify its economy. These investments have made it possible to develop the country’s first spaceport co-located with a major commercial airport. Midland’s Spaceport Business Park is an FAA-approved commercial space launch site and convenient for companies designing, manufacturing, testing, and launching. In addition, the Midland Altitude Chamber Complex is unique to Midland and an incredible resource for testing, simulating, and training flight crews. 

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Midland’s location is convenient for Aerospace in Texas

Midland itself is strategically located and within hours of the New Mexico border, El Paso, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas, Texas. Houston, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Tucson, Sante Fe, Shreveport, and Little Rock are all within a day's drive. The region is known for its robust infrastructure, which includes access to interstate, rail, and air transportation. 

Midland is located at the heart of West Texas with wide open spaces ready for launch possibilities and innovation of all kinds. In Midland, your business will also find a business-friendly community that is ready to do business and offer you opportunities for growth.

From a workforce perspective, Midland has nearly twice the national average for engineers in the workforce. The community is #3 in the nation for fastest growing metros and attracting talent from throughout the country.

Midland, Texas, is positioned at the center of the “space coasts” where Mojave Air and Spaceport and Kennedy Space Center sit on either side of the Midland Spaceport. Looking closely at the Midland Spaceport, we also sit at the hub of 9 other spaceports: Colorado Air and Space Port, Oklahoma Spaceport, Huntsville Spaceport, Waco Spaceport (proposed), Houston Spaceport, Space X Launch Site, Blue Origin Launch Site, White Sands Missile Range, and Spaceport America.

Why Choose the Spaceport Business Park in Texas

  • FAA Approved Commercial Space Launch Site (spaceport) and future development of a Vertical Launch Site and Test Stand nearby
  • The first U.S. commercial spaceport to be co-located with a major commercial airport
  • Available sites allow commercial space companies an economical venue for testing, production, and launch operations
  • Opportunities for commercial development
  • The MDC can provide active business support in the form of incentives for diversified companies
  • Favorable regulatory environment
  • The Midland Altitude Chamber Complex (MACC) provides higher education R&D opportunities.\
  • Aerospace companies work closely with Midland Independent School District to focus on STEM fields.