A private aviation services provider has taken over fixed-base operations at a regional airport in West Texas, with plans to modernise facilities and expand capacity.
Galaxy FBO said it has assumed control of the city-run services at Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport, including a 4,500 sq ft terminal and three aircraft hangars spanning more than 53,000 sq ft.
The company has already begun upgrading the terminal, hangars and pilot facilities to bring them in line with its wider network standards. The refurbishment programme is expected to be completed by June 2026 and, the company says, will not disrupt ongoing flight operations.
Aircraft operators interested in basing at the airport have been invited to submit enquiries as availability opens up.
“Our expansion to McMahon-Wrinkle Airport represents more than just geographic growth; it’s an investment in the future of West Texas aviation,” said Jamie Munoz, vice-president of sales at Galaxy FBO.
He added that the company aimed to introduce its “hospitality, efficiency, and elevated service experience” to the local aviation community.
The airport, also known as KBPG, has seen rising demand in recent years, driven in part by its location near the Permian Basin, one of the United States’ most active energy regions.
Galaxy FBO said it is planning further development, including the construction of additional hangars on a 21-acre site north of the existing terminal and west of Taxiway B.
The airport features two runways, including an 8,803 ft strip capable of handling most general aviation aircraft. Its position along major east–west and north–south flight corridors makes it a convenient refuelling stop for business and private aviation, offering an alternative to more congested metropolitan airports.
Mike Feeley, airport director at Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport, said the expansion would help establish the site as “a premier base for corporate operators” and a key gateway to the Permian Basin, while supporting economic development in the surrounding region.