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Houston-area Airport Joins Avfuel Network
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Sugar Land expects a boost in international World Cup traffic 
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The City of Sugar Land, Texas—which operates Sugar Land Regional Airport (KSGR) and GlobalSelect, its lone FBO—is now the newest member of the Avfuel branded dealer network.
KSGR is located less than 25 miles from Houston, offering operators an uncongested gateway to the city, and the partnership, which took effect at the beginning of the month, comes as the city and its airport prepare for increased international traffic due to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Sugar Land is an official Houston World Cup Host City supporter, with the tournament estimated to attract more than half a million visitors to the area.
GlobalSelect features a 20,000-sq-ft terminal with an on-site café, private executive lounge, three conference rooms, U.S. Customs and Immigration service, and hotel shuttle. For aircraft crews, it offers a pilot lounge with a kitchen, theater room, and snooze rooms.
It has 85,000 sq ft of hangar space capable of accommodating the latest ultra-long-range business jets. KSGR is also home to a 140,000-sq-ft Sky Harbour private hangar complex.
“Sugar Land Regional Airport represents the future of global travel into Houston, serving as a premier aviation hub for business, event, and leisure travelers to the region,” said Jon Boyle, Avfuel’s v-p of sales. “We’re excited to support the City of Sugar Land, KSGR, and GlobalSelect with the fuel and services that will help make that vision a reality.”