Killeen Regional Airport

What Killeen Regional Airport does

Killeen Regional Airport (GRK) is a municipally-owned commercial airport in Killeen, Texas, operated by the City of Killeen through its Department of Aviation. It runs a dual-airport system: GRK provides scheduled commercial service while the companion Skylark Field (ILE) supports general aviation. The airport traces its origin to a 1940 private airstrip and began commercial service in 1953; the current GRK facility was dedicated in 2004 following a 50-year joint-use agreement with the U.S. Army at Robert Gray Army Airfield (Fort Cavazos). American Airlines (via American Eagle since 1985) is the sole commercial airline partner, offering scheduled service exclusively to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Skylark Field provides general aviation infrastructure including RNAV (GPS), LOC, and VOR instrument approaches down to 200 ft ceiling and 3/4-mile visibility, an Automated Weather Observation System on 128.575 MHz, full-service Jet A at $6.50/gallon, and 24-hour self-service Jet A and 100LL AVGAS. Terminal amenities at GRK include Copilot Coffee, Rotors & Wings restaurant, an airport gift shop, free WiFi, charging stations, and pet relief areas.

Revenue is generated across multiple transaction-based streams: airline landing fees and gate/terminal charges (undisclosed), parking managed by Reimagined Parking (short-term max $12/day, long-term max $9/day, weekly max $54), concession revenue from on-site rental car operators (Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, National), rideshare commissions (Uber, Lyft), aviation fuel sales at both GRK and Skylark Field, and an in-house advertising program targeting airport travelers. The customer base spans business and leisure travelers from the Central Texas catchment, military personnel and families associated with Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), and general aviation operators including private pilots and corporate flight departments. The airport markets itself as a hometown alternative to larger regional airports, emphasizing reduced drive times, lower parking costs, and minimal terminal congestion. It is FAA Part 139 certified and ADA Title II compliant, and holds a 50-year joint-use lease with the U.S. Army that extends through approximately 2050.

The business model is that of a municipal, non-equity-funded public utility rather than a venture-backed or PE-owned asset. The City of Killeen Department of Aviation operates the facility directly with a small executive team (Executive Director Mike Wilson, Assistant Director Jarrod Provost, Maintenance Manager Chris Cole, Operations Manager Alfred Palmieri) supplemented by union or civil-service staff in operations, maintenance, custodial, airfield/grounds, and aircraft fuel handling. Marketing is conducted in-house across organic social channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), the flygrk.com website, and co-marketing partnerships with the Killeen Economic Development Corporation and the City of Killeen. The airport holds a 4.0-star Google rating across 827 reviews, and reports no venture capital, private equity, or public shareholders in its ownership structure.

Name

Killeen Regional Airport

Legal name

City of Killeen

Website

https://flygrk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Killeen Regional Airport is a municipally-owned commercial airport in Killeen, Texas, operated by the City of Killeen Department of Aviation. It provides scheduled American Airlines service to Dallas/Fort Worth and operates a companion general aviation facility (Skylark Field), serving Central Texas business, leisure, and military travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger & Terminal Screening Services (BPAKAMAA), Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

Keywords

• Commercial airport operations
• General aviation services
• Aviation fuel sales
• Airport parking services
• Airline ground services

Headquarters

HQ city

Killeen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Airline Fees and Landing Charges: Fees charged to American Airlines and other commercial carriers for landing, gate usage, and terminal services at the regional airport facility
2. Parking Operations: Short-term and long-term parking facilities operated at the airport generating revenue from vehicle parking. Short-term max $12/day, long-term max $9/day, weekly max $54
3. Concession Revenue: Revenue from ground transportation operators including rental car companies and ride-share services operating at the airport
4. Fuel Sales (General Aviation): Jet A fuel sales to general aviation operators. GRK: Jet A Full Service $6.50/gallon. Skylark Field: Jet A Self Service $6.00/gallon, 100LL AVGAS $6.10-$6.35/gallon
5. Advertising Program: In-house advertising program reaching airport travelers for local and regional businesses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Killeen Regional Airport (GRK) operates as a City of Killeen-owned commercial aviation facility offering scheduled passenger service via American Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The system also includes Skylark Field (ILE), a general aviation airport providing full-service and self-service aviation fuels. Revenue-generating services include terminal-adjacent parking, ground transportation coordination with rental car and ride-share operators, and terminal amenities including Copilot Coffee, Rotors & Wings restaurant, and an airport gift shop.

Product overview

Killeen Regional Airport operates as a dual-airport system managed by the City of Killeen Department of Aviation. The primary commercial service is Killeen Regional Airport (GRK), offering scheduled passenger flights via American Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The secondary facility is Skylark Field Airport (ILE), a general aviation airport serving private pilots and corporate executives. Supporting services include on-site parking facilities (short-term and long-term), ground transportation options (rideshare, rental cars, taxis), and terminal amenities including Copilot Coffee cafe, Rotors & Wings restaurant, and an airport gift shop selling travel accessories and locally themed merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) Commercial Service City of Killeen-owned commercial aviation facility offering scheduled passenger service through American Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with six or more daily departures serving Central Texas travelers including military, business, and leisure passengers.
• Skylark Field Airport (ILE) General Aviation General aviation facility serving private pilots and corporate operators with full-service Jet A fuel, 24-hour self-service Jet A and 100LL AVGAS, and RNAV (GPS), LOC, and VOR instrument approach capabilities.
• Aviation Fuel Sales

Quantifiable outcome

• Save time and money compared to driving to other airports
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• American Airlines (American Eagle)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985American Airlines operates scheduled commercial air service from GRK to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. American Eagle service began in 1985 and remains the sole commercial airline partner providing regional connectivity to the global AA network.
• AviscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvis operates rental car services at GRK airport terminal location.
• ThriftycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrifty rental car services available at GRK airport.
• HertzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHertz rental car services operating at GRK airport.
• NationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Car Rental operates at GRK airport providing rental services.
• Uber and LyftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRide-share services Uber and Lyft available at GRK airport via their respective apps.
• Killeen Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEDC partners with GRK to promote economic development and tourism in the Central Texas region.
• City of KilleencoreOthersThe City of Killeen owns and operates the Killeen Regional Airport through its Department of Aviation. The airport is located on joint-use property with Fort Hood (Fort Cavasos).
• Fort Hood (Fort Cavasos)coreOthersJoint-use agreement with the U.S. Army allows commercial aviation operations at Robert Gray Army Airfield. 50-year agreement signed in 2000 for joint use of runway and taxiways.
• Reimagined ParkingsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReimagined Parking manages GRK airport parking lot operations.
• Tailwind ConcessionssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTailwind Concessions operates retail vendor services at the airport.
• CSI AviationsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSI Aviation provides employment opportunities at GRK airport.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Abilene Regional Airport: Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) is a municipally-owned Texas regional airport with commercial service and Dyess Air Force Base joint-use dynamics. Comparable structure - city-owned, military-adjacent, limited commercial route map targeting hub connections.
• Tyler Pounds Regional Airport: Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) is a city-owned regional airport in East Texas offering limited commercial service. Comparable scale and operating model - municipal governance, single-airline commercial profile, general aviation fuel and parking revenue mix.
• San Angelo Regional Airport: San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) is a Texas municipal airport with limited commercial service and significant Goodfellow Air Force Base joint-use exposure. Closely comparable in military-adjacent commercial profile and small-airport operating model.
• Midland International Air & Space Port: Midland International (MAF) is a Permian Basin regional commercial airport. Comparable as a Texas regional facility serving an energy/military-influenced catchment with similar small-airport experience profile, though somewhat larger in traffic.
• Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport: Brownsville South Padre Island International (BRO) is a small Texas border-region commercial airport with municipal ownership. Comparable in scale, single-carrier scheduled service profile, and Texas municipal airport operating model.
• Easterwood Airport (College Station): Easterwood Airport (CLL) serves College Station/Bryan in Central Texas as a small commercial and general aviation facility. Directly comparable in scale and mission - regional Texas commercial airport with single-airline scheduled service and a parallel GA operation.
• Waco Regional Airport: Waco Regional Airport (ACT) is a municipally-owned commercial airport in Central Texas offering limited scheduled airline service. Most comparable peer - same region, similar single-airline/single-route profile, similar military-adjacent catchment dynamics with shared Central Texas traveler base.

Regional players

• Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport: Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) is a municipally-owned West Texas regional commercial airport. Comparable Texas municipal airport with similar revenue model (landing fees, parking, fuel, concessions) but larger catchment and multi-airline profile.
• Corpus Christi International Airport: Corpus Christi International (CRP) is a Texas regional commercial airport serving the Coastal Bend. Comparable in regional airport model and revenue mix (parking, concessions, fuel), with a somewhat larger catchment and broader route map.

Broad incumbents

• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) is the dominant commercial airport in Central Texas. Competes directly for the same Central Texas traveler base that GRK targets - larger scale, multi-airline, broader route network; represents the primary competitive headwind for GRK's catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FlyGRKFirst
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9l5k5VT5PFSvW6KdLBQBAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-killeen-texas
• Instagraminstagram.com/killeenforthood

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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