Midland International Air and Space Port – MAF Midland
Formerly called Midland International Airport, Midland International Air and Space Port is situated at the city limits of Midland, Texas. The airport currently serves Western Texas and Eastern New Mexico and is being operated by the city of Midland, Texas. There are three aircraft, one of which is Southwest Airlines, which is the largest aircraft career of the airport, are serving Midland Airport. In 2014, the airport gained recognition as the first US facility to gain a license to cater to both airline flights and commercial spaceflight by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Best Time to Visit
Samuel Addison Sloan constructed the airport in 1927. During that time, the airport was named after Sloan, calling it Sloan Field. In the 1940s, the city of Midland promoted the airfield for the training base for the US military and was granted the following year. After World War II, the airport converted to commercial use, and by 1960, a new passenger terminal was added. It was in the 1970s when the city experienced an "oil boom," leading to economic growth and an increase in flight operations. With the rising influx of passengers traveling to and from Midland, as well as Big Spring and Garden City, the facilities and services of the airport were upgraded during the 1990s.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of hotels near the airport for travelers to check-in. Springhill Suites by Marriott Midland Odessa and Courtyard by Marriott Midland are two of the hotels that most travelers preferred to stay. These hotels are less than 15-minutes away from the airport.
Passengers going to Big Spring can also travel via Big Spring McMahon–Wrinkle Airport.
