SAN ANGELO, TX - An expansion of the taxilane at San Angelo Regional Airport has been completed.
The project addresses rapid growth and increasing demand for private hangar space through the extension of existing airfield infrastructure, according to a news release.
Hoar Construction served as the general contractor on the project, which began in October 2025.
The release states that the project involved the removal of existing pavement, construction of new taxi lane sections, and the addition and relocation of utilities, as well as asphalt installation and earthwork. Additional scope included drainage improvements, installation of new vehicle gates and relocation of the airport’s security fence.
Hoar also modified the existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) communications infrastructure, which required Hoar’s team to identify, test and relocate active systems under direct FAA supervision due to security protocols and strict federal regulations.
“Completing this project in such a dynamic, regulated environment is a testament to the strength of our partnerships and the dedication of every team involved,” Garrett Wheat, project manager at Hoar, said. “We’re especially grateful to the City of San Angelo and Woolpert Engineering for their trust and ongoing collaboration throughout the process. Their commitment to open communication and shared goals played a critical role in delivering this project safely and successfully, while positioning the airport for continued growth.”
The scope involved straightforward civil construction work, but the execution proved to be highly complex due to the project’s location on an active airfield, Hoar reported.
The construction company navigated heightened security requirements, continuous aircraft operations and a dense network of existing utilities, all while coordinating with multiple oversight entities from the airport, FAA and third-party team members.
Hoar worked specifically with regional trade partners for the taxilane expansion, including Reece Albert Inc. for earthwork and asphalt, Trifecta Site Services for utility work, A&M Electric, Tritex Fencing, Eagle Striping and Centurion Planning and Design and Masterscapes for landscaping.
This project marks the first partnership between San Angelo Regional Airport and Hoar, a relationship that began after the general contractor previously completed an 8,794-square-foot aeronautical flight training facility at Angelo State University, located just outside the airport boundary.
Hoar continues to expand its presence in West Texas and is currently working on several other projects in the region, including a renovation at Shannon River Crest Hospital and an upcoming four-story medical office building set to begin construction this summer.
Hoar also previously completed a seven-story, 140,000-square-foot west bed toward expansion at Shannon Medical Center in 2024.
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