Oklahoma’s Elk City Regional Business Airport (KELK) broke ground last week on a new terminal and hangar for the airport-owned and -operated FBO. KELK—which has a 5,400-foot main runway and sees approximately 9,000 operations a year—is located in the midst of Oklahoma’s oil fields.
The $5 million-plus project—funded by the state Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), the local government, and the FAA—will feature a new 3,600-sq-ft terminal that will replace the existing structure, built in 1966. That structure will eventually be demolished to expand the parking apron.
“Terminal buildings serve as gateways to communities, leaving lasting impressions on visitors,” explained ODAA executive director Grayson Ardies, adding that the new terminal reflects the community's dedication to aerospace excellence. “We are proud to partner with the city on this project and look forward to the future growth this investment will spur throughout the region.”
The project will also include a new 15,000-sq-ft hangar, similar to the existing hangar, capable of sheltering midsize business jets. Ardies told AIN that, while the new hangar will initially be used for community aircraft storage, plans call for it to eventually be occupied by an aircraft maintenance provider.
The new complex is expected to be completed by mid-2025.