Time To Expand
In the early days of American aviation, Meacham Airport of Fort Worth, Texas opened for operations in 1925. Almost a century later, the airport has recently announced new municipal funding of $17.5 million for terminal renovations and new hangars.
Meacham’s rich history was recently spotlighted by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
- Opened in 1925 to continue aviation in Fort Worth after the U.S. Army ceased its local flight operations.
- Named for Fort Worth mayor Henry Clay Meacham, who donated money to build living quarters for the airport manager.
- U.S. mail flew from Fort Worth to Chicago out of Meacham beginning in 1926. Passenger travel began in 1928.
- World War II planes stopped at Meacham en route to the Pacific from New England.
- American Airways (now American Airlines) opened regional headquarters in 1933.
- Since 1953, Meacham has served corporate and private aviation.
The history and future growth of Meacham Airport show how dynamic small and regional airports have become. With increasing interest in private jets and flight schools, Meacham stands to expand and thrive.
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