Houston David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport has wrapped up a two-year renovation project that resurfaced its 7,009-foot main runway. The $1 million-plus program at the privately owned GA airport also graded and repaved several taxiways, enlarged and strengthened the main ramp to accommodate larger aircraft, improved lighting and drainage systems and installed high-speed security gates at all airport entrances.
“With more than 275,000 annual aircraft movements, we are one of the busiest non-commercial privately held airports in the U.S., serving business and general aviation customers, as well as military/defense contract fueling,” said airport owner and president Jag Gill. “Keeping the airport at optimum operating conditions for all our customers is our primary goal in making substantial commitments to capital improvements.”
The airport, which has an FAA control tower and is located 17 miles northwest of the city, has seen steady growth in both transient and based traffic as companies relocate to North Houston and The Woodlands area, said Gill.