Direct flights from Midland International Air and Space Port

Midland International Air and Space Port

Situated within Midland City Limits between Downtown Midland and Odessa, Midland International Air and Space Port is owned and managed by the City of Midland. In September 2014, it received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration for commercial spaceflight operations.

Aerospace businesses based at the airport include Orbital Outfitters, a spacesuit manufacturer; XCOR Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket engines for commercial space travel; as well as an unparalleled high-altitude test facility that allows businesses and military personnel to conduct tests under space conditions, including hypobaric chambers.

Midland Fire Department provides an air and ground emergency response station at Midland Airport that houses three aircraft rescue and fire fighting trucks to promptly respond to aircraft emergencies at MAF.

At a nearby airport, a new LED lighting system was recently installed to increase light levels, decrease glare levels, increase operational efficiencies and decrease maintenance costs. Leaders within the Department of Airports determined that LED lights would better serve both their passengers and meet their needs than traditional metal halide lights would.

Space Flight Industry Development

A 50-acre mixed-use development dedicated to supporting space flight industry operations, research, and associated facilities at Midland International Air and Space Port has been proposed by the City of Midland through their development arm Midland Development Corporation (MDC). This business park will include direct airside ramp access for businesses needing hangar and ramp space as well as non-airside building locations suitable for supporting services and research facilities.