As of April 12, 2026, Mason County is not under a Burn Ban.
Executive Order Lifting Burn Ban
Mason County's T92
2026 State Airport of the Year
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Mr. Ty Helton, Greenville Municipal Airport, Former President of Texas Aviation Council
Mr. Dave Underwood, Pct 4 County Commissioner, Mason County
Mrs. Sheree Hardin, County Judge, Mason County
Mr. Leslie Klaerner, Director of Maintenance, Mason County
Mr. Dan Harmon, Director of TxDOT Aviation Division
State of Texas Resolution
WHEREAS, Mason County Airport has been selected as the 2026 State Airport of the Year by the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1945, Mason County Airport is a public-use, general aviation facility; located several miles southeast of Mason and spanning 232 acres, the airport serves as a catalyst for economic growth across the county and the surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, A number of significant improvement projects in recent years have greatly enhanced airport safety and operational efficiency; these include the installation of new electrical and lighting systems to provide pilots with better visibility, the rehabilitation and remarking of the facility's paved surfaces, and the addition of a turnaround run-up pad and a wildlife perimeter fence; moreover, improvements were made to the airfield drainage systems and the terminal building, and plans are currently underway for increasing the facility's hangar space; and
WHEREAS, Mason County Airport serves as a vital resource for area residents and visitors to the Texas Hill County, and its ongoing contributions to its community and to the Lone Star State making it a fitting recipient of this prestigious honor; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Mason County Airport be congratulated on its selection as the 2026 State Airport of the Year by the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division and that all those associated with the facility be extended best wishes for continued success.
Charles Perry Wes Virdell
State Senator State Representative
District 28 District 53