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08 Jul 2006

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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 2006

Page

10

Expansion of Schlemeyer Field Promises Economic Upswing

Odessa leaders urge rapid runway expansion at Schlemeyer Field to attract corporate jets and bolster economic development. Officials cite $1 million in local spending, $630,000 TXDOT match, and improved access for businesses and health services, noting Midland International’s proximity and the airport’s growing jet traffic.

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Caddel Schlemeyer al Fox Ector County Airport Board Midland International Schlemeyer Field Fox Robert J Bob” Keating Ector County Airport Association Odessa Keating Midland Regional Midland Midland al Air Park Randy Morris Darrel Farris Morris Ing Medical Center Hospital Bill Webster CareStar Air Ambulance Service Webster Chamber Mike George George Ector County Austin
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Schiemeyer Field A History Of Ector County Airport

The history traces Ector County Airport from a dirt strip in 1947 to expansion debates in 1971 with 52 hangars and 85 to 90 planes. It covers a 1974 federal grant, renaming in 1977 to Schiemeyer Field for L B Roy Schiemeyer, a pioneer pilot, and a 1990 debate to revert to Ector County Airport amid pilot confusion.

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Ector County Schiemeyer L.B. ‘Roy’ Schiemeyer Odessa Electra Braniff International Airways
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Schlemeyer Field Seeks Runway Upgrade and Fuel Station Grants

TxDOT Aviation approved a 6.3 million grant to Schlemeyer Field for a 7,000 foot runway with a 10 percent local match of 630000. An additional 277343 grant funds a new fuel station, already approved by Ector County commissioners, while 74500 covers a spraying program for weeds and grass already approved by the county.

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Txdot Ector County Caddel Schlemeyer John Landgraf Schlemeyer Field Landgraf Txdot Aviation
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County to share $600000 for new terminal planning

Ector County commissioners may approve a plan on Monday to seek TxDOT support for a new terminal building within three years with a 50 50 split of $600000. The plan also calls for larger hangars and enhancements to airport signage lighting and crack sealing funded jointly by TxDOT and county.

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Txdot Ector County
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