Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (KTPL) will hold the grand opening of its new $7.4 million FBO on Wednesday, constructed over the past 14 months.
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Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (KTPL) will hold the grand opening of its $7.4 million FBO on Wednesday. Constructed over the past 14 months, the new 6,400-sq-ft terminal with adjoining 1,600-sq-ft airport rescue and firefighting (ARFF) bay will replace the former 1950s-era Elmer Reed General Aviation Terminal and ARFF station, which was last renovated in 2002.
According to FBO manager Andrew Hill, the city of Temple is currently conducting an analysis to see what potential life the former terminal has left. Options range from converting it into an on-field restaurant, using it for tenant offices, or leveling it to provide more hangar space.
The Avfuel-branded FBO is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with after-hours callout available. Its new terminal has large passenger lounges, a refreshment bar, a fireplace, and dining areas. Additionally, the facility houses a minimarket and a pilot lounge with flight-planning area, kitchenette, snooze rooms, and ensuite bathroom and showers. Amenities include crew cars and concierge service.
The focal point of the facility is the nearly 20,200-sq-ft arrivals canopy that can accommodate aircraft up to a Bombardier Global and protects passengers from the searing Texas heat or drenching rain.
“Our airport team has decades of aviation experience, and we look forward to showcasing just what makes Temple the choice stop for aviators everywhere,” Hill told AIN, noting the FBO’s competitive fuel and service pricing. “Let us show you what it means when we say that our mission is to provide 'exceptional service without exception.'"
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (KTPL) will hold the grand opening of its $7.4 million FBO on Wednesday. Constructed over the past 14 months, the new 6,400-sq-ft terminal with adjoining 1,600-sq-ft airport rescue and firefighting (ARFF) bay will replace the former 1950s-era Elmer Reed General Aviation Terminal and ARFF station, which was last renovated in 2002.
According to FBO manager Andrew Hill, the city of Temple is currently conducting an analysis to see what potential life the former terminal has left. Options range from converting it into an on-field restaurant, using it for tenant offices, or leveling it to provide more hangar space.
The Avfuel-branded FBO is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with after-hours callout available. Its new terminal has large passenger lounges, a refreshment bar, a fireplace, and dining areas. Additionally, the facility houses a minimarket and a pilot lounge with flight-planning area, kitchenette, snooze rooms, and ensuite bathroom and showers. Amenities include crew cars and concierge service.
The focal point of the facility is the nearly 20,200-sq-ft arrivals canopy that can accommodate aircraft up to a Bombardier Global and protects passengers from the searing Texas heat or drenching rain.