✈️ **What Could *You* Build On an Airport?** In this episode of *The Building Texas Show*, we uncover one of the most surprising aviation assets in the entire state of Texas: the Hondo Municipal Airport.Bigger than San Antonio International. Home to World War II’s largest air navigation training center. Now? 2,400 acres of wide-open opportunity. We sat down with **Ryan Elder**, airport director and U.S. Navy veteran, to explore how this small-town airport is ready for a next-generation transformation. From **aircraft maintenance, aerospace innovation**, and **MRO operations**, to the future of **cargo**, **space commercialization**, and **eVTOL**—Hondo’s airport is a rare blank canvas for developers, entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders. **So we ask the question:** *What would YOU build on 2,400 acres of runways, rail access, and open skies?*Whether it’s a drone tech hub, vertical lift launch site, aircraft recycling facility, or a next-gen aviation campus—Hondo is ready.‍♂️ Whether you're in aviation, logistics, education, economic development, or just love Texas history—this is an episode you don’t want to miss. **What You'll Learn in This Episode**:- Hondo’s hidden role in WWII aviation - How the airport compares to major commercial hubs - Why aerospace companies are eyeing this land - What general aviation means for small-town economies - Smart infrastructure planning that supports growth without disruption - Inspiring local students with real aviation opportunities **Learn more about Hondo’s aviation future:** [https://hondo.buildingtexasshow.com] **Subscribe for more episodes about Texas cities on the rise.** #TexasAviation #HondoAirport #AerospaceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #BuildingTexas #AirportDevelopment #EconomicDevelopmentTexas #eVTOL #CargoHub #MRO #AirportInnovation #publicspaceport