Photos & Story by Lance Phillips
Why This Old Aztec
Makes Me Feel Good
I happened to be in McKinney, Texas, last year and drove by a little neighborhood airport on the west side of town. I have taken pictures there before. Aero Country Airport T31 is nestled between several housing developments and a large shopping area. It even has its own small development of on-airport townhouses. On the west side of the single runway, there are quite a few aviation businesses and lots of full hangars.
So, why would an old, seemingly forgotten Aztec make me feel good? The fact that this airport exists and is thriving is unique and a very good sign. Most of the little airports north of Dallas within the DFW metroplex have closed down in the last 20 or 30 years. Housing and shopping developments for the ever-north-growing population around DFW have taken priority.
But Aero Country is no soon-to-be-abandoned airport. Just take a look at www.aerocountry.org. Viewing the website alone shows the quality of management at the airport and the dedication to serving the aviation needs of North Texans.
Keep it going, Aero Country.
This image was taken on my old Hasselblad 500C/M medium format camera on Fuji Pro 400H film.
