McKinney Is Getting Its Own Airport. Here Is What It Means For Home Values.
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Rendering courtesy of McKinney National Airport
Key Takeaways
McKinney National Airport (DTX) opens its new commercial passenger terminal in November 2026, making it the 3rd commercial airport in the DFW region.
Avelo Airlines will be the first carrier, launching nonstop flights to Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa starting November 11.
It’s projected to bring nearly $300M annually into the local economy and serve about 200,000 passengers in its 1st year.
New infrastructure like this tends to raise convenience and demand in the surrounding area over time, which is worth factoring into a buying or selling timeline in McKinney.
A New Chapter For An Old Airport
McKinney National Airport has served general aviation for more than 40 years. That is changing this November when the city opens a new 46,000 sqft passenger terminal with 4 gates, room to expand to 6, and 980 parking spaces. Avelo Airlines signed on as the first commercial carrier, and its first 5 routes are already on sale.
For a market like McKinney, this is not a small update. Collin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, and city leaders have said for years that the region needed its own commercial airport rather than relying on DFW or Love Field, both of which sit 30 plus miles away.
What This Means If You Live In Or Near McKinney, TX
A new airport does not change your home value overnight. What it does is add a convenience factor that buyers increasingly ask about, especially relocation buyers and remote workers who travel often. Easier access to nonstop flights out of a nearby terminal, rather than fighting DFW traffic, is the kind of quality of life detail that shows up in buyer conversations more and more.
History in other fast growing metro areas shows that new transportation infrastructure, whether it is a highway extension, a rail line, or an airport, tends to support long term demand in the surrounding area. Concord, North Carolina offers a comparable example. After Concord-Padgett Regional Airport added commercial service, the surrounding city became one of the fastest growing in its size range in the country, with the airport now cited as a recurring factor when companies consider relocating there. McKinney is not a direct match for Concord, but the pattern of an airport reinforcing an area's growth story is worth noting. It means the area becomes a little more attractive to a wider pool of buyers over time, and that is worth knowing if you are planning a move in the next 1 to 3 years.
What This Means If You’re Thinking of Selling In McKinney
If your home is anywhere near the FM 546 corridor or you are marketing to relocation buyers, this is a legitimate talking point. Convenience matters, and "closer to a commercial airport with direct flights to Florida and Las Vegas" is a real answer to the question every seller eventually gets: why here.
What To Watch Between Now And November
The terminal is still under construction, and the timeline could shift, though the city and Avelo have both reaffirmed the November 11 launch date as of this month. If you are timing a listing or a purchase around the opening, build in some flexibility rather than anchoring hard to that date.
FAQ
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McKinney National Airport's new commercial passenger terminal opens November 11, 2026, with Avelo Airlines as the first carrier. The airport currently operates general aviation only under the FAA code TKI.
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Avelo Airlines' first 5 routes from McKinney National Airport are Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa, with flights operating Wednesday through Monday starting November 11, 2026.
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A new commercial airport does not raise home prices immediately, but it typically adds a convenience factor that supports long term buyer demand in the surrounding area. This is not investment advice; consult with a financial advisor or CPA on any purchase decision tied to future value.
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McKinney National Airport's new commercial terminal is located at 1910 FM 546 in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County.
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Yes. When the new terminal opens in November 2026, McKinney National Airport becomes the third commercial airport in the Dallas Fort Worth region, alongside DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field.
McKinney has spent years working toward this, and November will be the first time residents feel the difference in their day to day lives instead of just reading about it in a headline.
Sources
KERA News, "The McKinney airport expansion is taking off. Here's what you need to know," July 7, 2026
City of McKinney, "Nonstop Destinations Announced for McKinney National Airport," June 30, 2026
Local Profile, "First Look: Inside McKinney's Ambitious 79 Million Dollar Commercial Terminal"
The Points Guy, "Dallas area's new McKinney Airport lands first airline, 5 routes"
