NEW JACK BARSTOW AIRPORT TERMINAL

DEDICATION PLANNED FOR AUGUST 22

A recent change to the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport is about to take flight, and Midland citizens are invited to witness its official take-off.

The City of Midland will host a dedication ceremony celebrating the newly completed terminal building at the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport on Monday, August 22. The 2 p.m. ceremony will be followed by an open house and a demonstration by the U.S. Parachutist Association. Local pilots’ planes will also be on display at the general aviation airport.

The 2,100-square-foot terminal building, which replaced a 54-year-old terminal, was built by Gerace Construction Company, Inc. with approximately $500,000 in funds from local foundations, local pilot groups, the City and many community supporters. The City’s portion of the funding was about $50,000 from the proceeds of a hangar sale at the airport.

The exterior of the new terminal features a metal roof with precast concrete panels in a design that mirrors the architectural style of celebrated Midland architect Alden B. Dow. A vaulted ceiling and skylight are highlights of the building’s new design, and the terminal also features a pilot rest area, lobby, meeting room, attendant’s office and weather room.

Jack Barstow Municipal Airport is located in the northwest area of Midland adjacent to the Midland County Fairgrounds and the City Forest. The airfield encompasses 540 acres and provides aircraft and flight opportunities for community pilots and many transient aircraft. The airport has two runways to accommodate various wind conditions in flight and various sizes of small aircraft.

To find out more about the airport or the terminal building dedication ceremony, contact the City’s Engineering Department at 989-837-3348.