McKinney National Airport begins commercial flight service on November 11

McKinney National Airport will launch its first commercial airline flights on Nov. 11, Community Impact Newspaper reported. Avelo Airlines will operate the service, making the facility the third commercial airport in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex alongside Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth International. [1]

The initial commercial route will connect the airport to Fort Myers, Florida, as part of five total destinations served by Avelo Airlines this autumn, according to Community Impact Newspaper. In December, the carrier will expand its route network from the airport by adding six additional flights to destinations across Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana. [1]

McKinney National Airport was formerly known as Collin County Regional Airport at McKinney. It operates as a general aviation airport in McKinney, Texas, located roughly 30 miles north of Downtown Dallas. [4]

Community Impact Newspaper reported that Avelo Airlines Founder and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Levy stated the company was extremely bullish on the opportunity to add additional destinations in the growing area. [1]