✈️ **What Could *You* Build On an Airport?**
In this episode of *The Building Texas Show*, we uncover one of the most surprising aviation assets in the entire state of Texas: the Hondo Municipal Airport.
Bigger than San Antonio International.
Home to World War II’s largest air navigation training center.
Now? 2,400 acres of wide-open opportunity.
We sat down with **Ryan Elder**, airport director and U.S. Navy veteran, to explore how this small-town airport is ready for a next-generation transformation. From **aircraft maintenance, aerospace innovation**, and **MRO operations**, to the future of **cargo**, **space commercialization**, and **eVTOL**—Hondo’s airport is a rare blank canvas for developers, entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders.
🚀 **So we ask the question:**
👉 *What would YOU build on 2,400 acres of runways, rail access, and open skies?*
Whether it’s a drone tech hub, vertical lift launch site, aircraft recycling facility, or a next-gen aviation campus—Hondo is ready.
👷♂️ Whether you're in aviation, logistics, education, economic development, or just love Texas history—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
🎯 **What You'll Learn in This Episode**:
- Hondo’s hidden role in WWII aviation
- How the airport compares to major commercial hubs
- Why aerospace companies are eyeing this land
- What general aviation means for small-town economies
- Smart infrastructure planning that supports growth without disruption
- Inspiring local students with real aviation opportunities
📍 **Learn more about Hondo’s aviation future:**
🔗 [https://hondo.buildingtexasshow.com]
🔔 **Subscribe for more episodes about Texas cities on the rise.**
#TexasAviation #HondoAirport #AerospaceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #BuildingTexas #AirportDevelopment #EconomicDevelopmentTexas #eVTOL #CargoHub #MRO #AirportInnovation #publicspaceport
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