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The Midland International Air and Space Port in Texas is Open for Business and FAA Approved
The Midland International Air & Space Port is the first commercial spaceport co-located with an FAA Part 139 commercial airport and its services and resources. The spaceport is an FAA-approved Commercial Space Launch Site (spaceport), making it ideal for companies producing, testing, and launching satellites and reusable vehicles.
The City of Midland owns and operates the Midland International Air & Space Port while the Midland Development Corporation markets the Midland Spaceport and the Midland Spaceport Business Park to the aerospace industry and the commercial space industry.
Learn more about the Midland International Air and Space Port here!
About the Spaceport Business Park in Texas
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The Midland Spaceport Business Park consists of 50 acres on the southeast side of the Midland International Air & Space Port and 327 additional acres on the east side of the terminal. Ground leases are available for aerospace and aviation development.
Midland Altitude Chamber Complex (MACC)
The Midland Altitude Chamber Complex (MACC) is a state-of-the-art piece of equipment that can be utilized for the testing of pressure suits, equipment, and individuals.
Aerospace in Texas: Businesses are Leveraging the Access & Tools Provided by the Spaceport Business Park
The aerospace ecosystem in Midland is growing every day. Both aerospace and defense companies have made their move to Midland and have taken advantage of all that our community has to offer them. These companies have found a home at the Midland Spaceport Business Park and in various locations around Midland, Texas, taking advantage of all that West Texas has to offer.
- AST & Science
- Firehawk Aerospace
- Castelion Corporation
- MITRE Corporation
- Space Nation
- Leo Labs
- Space Force Association Texas (SFAtx)
- Astroport Space Technologies
Why Midland for Aerospace in Texas
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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 is an FAA-approved commercial space launch site and convenient for companies designing, manufacturing, testing, and launching.
Midland Airport & the Spaceport Business Park in Texas
The Midland Spaceport in Texas is the first spaceport in the country to be co-located with a major commercial airport. Access to the Midland International Airport and the FAA-certified commercial launch site is ideal for companies manufacturing and testing new technologies.
Midland Commercial Airport Supports the Aerospace Industry in Texas
MAF is classified by the FAA as a commercial primary small-hub airport and supports four airlines: American Eagle, Southwest Airlines, United Express, and Delta Air Lines. MAF runs more than 20 daily flight departures and is adjacent to the Midland metropolitan area with a wide variety of quality lodging, restaurants, and entertainment.
Maps of the Spaceport in Texas
FAQs About the Midland International Air and Space Port
For general questions about the Midland Spaceport, please use the information on the FAQ page linked below. Other questions and inquiries can be directed toward MDC Staff.
Learn about Midland International Air and Spaceport FAQs here!
Leasing Information for the Spaceport Business Park
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Existing commercial space and shovel-ready sites are available in the Spaceport Business Park. The Midland Development Corporation can negotiate space and lease terms mutually beneficial to the aerospace companies in Texas and the community. Adjacent industries are also welcome if they are interested in locating near a Spaceport in Texas.
For more information on available sites and terms, please contact us!