Midland International Air & Space Port

What Midland International Air & Space Port does

Midland International Air & Space Port is a City of Midland-owned, FAA-designated primary commercial service airport and general aviation complex located 8 miles west of Midland, Texas. The principal facility (MAF) operates four runways — the longest 9,501 feet with ILS/DME, GPS RNAV, NDB, and VOR approach capability — under FAA Class C airspace during daytime hours and is maintained to ARFF Index B with Index C capability. The airport supports three scheduled commercial carriers (American/Envoy, Southwest, United Express) with more than 20 daily departures to 8 non-stop destinations and an on-site U.S. Customs office, while a separately managed general aviation campus, Midland Airpark (MDD), provides additional runways, City-owned T-hangars, and FBO services through Basin Aviation.

The airport's revenue mechanics are diversified across aeronautical and non-aeronautical lines. Non-tenant aircraft landing fees are billed at $2.40 per thousand pounds over 30,000 pounds MGLW, collected through the Vector Airport Systems PLANEPASS platform since June 2024 with a 3% credit card processing fee. Other revenue lines include hangar rentals, FBO fuel flowage at Signature Aviation (MAF) and Basin Aviation (MDD), airport advertising through Clear Channel Airports, meeting room rentals, and parking. The airport also holds a spaceport designation supporting aerospace operations and administers Foreign Trade Zone #165, which provides customs duty deferral, storage, assembly, and processing benefits to distribution firms.

Strategically, the airport serves as the primary commercial air access point for 43 counties in Western Texas and Eastern New Mexico and is the closest airport to Big Bend National Park. The governing structure is a 10-member advisory Airport Board reporting through a Director of Airports (Justine Ruff) to the Midland City Council, with day-to-day management handled by an Operations Manager (Nick Krakovec) and supported by a small staff of 11-50 employees. Capital reinvestment is currently focused on a multi-phase MDD Airfield Rehabilitation Project running through late 2025, alongside a new hangar development area at MDD, signaling incremental rather than transformative growth.

Name

Midland International Air & Space Port

Legal name

Midland International Air & Space Port

Website

https://flymaf.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Midland International Air & Space Port is a City of Midland-owned commercial service airport and general aviation complex serving 43 counties in Western Texas and Eastern New Mexico, with 20+ daily departures, four runways, a spaceport designation, and Foreign Trade Zone #165.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Midland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Midland International Air & Space Port operates as a primary commercial service airport with four runways (longest at 9,501 feet), supporting scheduled commercial passenger service to 8 major U.S. destinations via American, Southwest, and United. It also operates Midland Airpark (MDD) for general aviation, a Foreign Trade Zone #165 for import/export operations, and holds a spaceport designation enabling aerospace operations. The airport generates revenue through landing fees, hangar rentals, fuel concessions, advertising, and customs-related services.

Product overview

Midland International Air & Space Port operates as a combined commercial service airport (MAF) and general aviation facility (Midland Airpark/MDD), owned and operated by the City of Midland. MAF serves commercial passengers with three airlines (American, Southwest, United) providing non-stop service to eight major destinations, while MDD caters to general aviation including business and corporate traffic. The airport also operates Foreign Trade Zone #165 offering customs benefits to importing businesses. Additional services include landing fee management through Vector Airport Systems, security badging, hangar rentals, airport advertising, and meeting room facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF) Primary commercial service airport located 8 miles west of Midland, TX, providing non-stop service to 8 major U.S. destinations (Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field, Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver) with over 20 daily departures. Includes terminal facilities, four runways, full instrument approaches, ARFF services, and customs facilities.
• Midland Airpark (MDD)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vector Airport SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2024Landing fee billing and collection service via PLANEPASS platform. Manages billing for non-tenant aircraft landing fees effective June 1, 2024. Self-service portal available for invoice viewing, payment processing (credit cards accepted with 3% processing fee), and account management. Contact: 1-888-588-0028 or [email protected].
• American Airlines (Envoy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnvoy provides regional jet service for American Eagle from Midland to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Phoenix (PHX) with connections to various destinations. American Airlines/Envoy Reservations: 800-433-7300.
• Southwest AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthwest Airlines operates direct flights from MAF to Austin (AUS), Houston Hobby (HOU), Dallas Love Field (DAL), Denver (DEN), and Las Vegas (LAS) with connecting flights to various destinations. Southwest Reservations: 800-435-9792.
• United AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Express provides direct flights from MAF to Denver International Airport (DEN) and Houston Intercontinental (IAH) with connections to various destinations. United Reservations: 800-864-8331.
• Signature AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed Base Operator at MAF providing ground handling, fuel services (100LL, Jet A, Jet A1, Jet A1+, Jet B), and hangar rental. Military contract fuel available with Forms 44, 15, 315, and military credit card accepted. Phone: 432-563-2033.
• Basin AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed Based Operator at Midland Airpark (MDD) providing hangar rental and aviation services for general aviation traffic. Located at Midland Executive Airpark, P.O. Box 50547, Midland, TX 79710. Phone: 432-685-7000.
• Clear Channel AirportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted airport advertising partner managing all airport advertising including charging stations, car stands, fabric displays, and bag belt LED screens. Contact: [email protected].
• Deer Horn AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaintenance shop at MAF providing aircraft maintenance services.
• Air King AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaintenance shop at MAF providing aircraft maintenance services.
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectioncoreOthersU.S. Customs office at MAF open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend assistance available with advance notice. Port Director: Vijay Joshi. National Office: 800-973-2867.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreOthersRegulatory oversight agency. FAA Western-Pacific Regional Office handles DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance at 777 S. Aviation Blvd, Suite #150, El Segundo, CA 90245. Contact: Shaun Bouy at (267) 702-5190.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Colorado Springs Airport: Mid-size commercial service airport with strong general aviation/military mix and proximity to a major aerospace/space industry cluster; comparable in operational complexity and tenant diversity to MAF.
• El Paso International Airport: Larger Southwest Texas regional hub with comparable cross-border cargo and customs relevance to MAF; broader route network and similar airspace complexity.
• Albuquerque International Sunport: Larger New Mexico hub serving a similar energy/regional catchment, operating with broader airline service and customs infrastructure than MAF; a relevant scale benchmark.

Direct peers

• Amarillo Rick Husband International Airport: Larger Texas Panhandle commercial service airport operating as a Class C field with multiple airline partners; provides a benchmark for what a Texas regional airport can scale into.
• Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport: Regional commercial service airport in West Texas serving a similar size market with comparable airline service and general aviation operations; the most direct geographic and functional peer to MAF.
• Abilene Regional Airport: Regional commercial service airport in West Texas with similar route structure and general aviation offerings, comparable in scale and service profile to MAF.
• San Angelo Regional Airport: Mid-sized Texas regional airport with comparable commercial service levels and general aviation infrastructure, serving a similar West Texas catchment.
• Spaceport America (New Mexico): FAA-licensed spaceport with active commercial launch operations; directly comparable to MAF's spaceport designation and aerospace operations component.
• Tucson International Airport: Mid-sized regional airport with commercial airline service and a general aviation/airpark component; relevant comparable given its diverse tenant mix and similar scale.
• Odessa Schlemeyer Field: Companion airport in the Permian Basin serving Odessa, providing commercial and general aviation services to the same energy-driven market as MAF.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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