Midland International Air & Spaceport is an integral part of Midland’s diversified economy

Midland International Air & Spaceport is an integral part of Midland’s diversified economy Main Photo

23 Jan 2025


News, Aerospace

The investment opportunities afforded by decades at the center of the West Texas energy sector helped Midland seize new opportunities at Midland International Air & Spaceport. The creation of a commercial space launch site, one of only 14 in the United States, further diversified the dynamic economy of Midland, Texas, by recruiting top aerospace and defense companies to the city.

Midland International Air & Spaceport fuels aerospace and lifts local economy 

In the Midland Space Business Park adjacent to Midland International Air & Spaceport, aerospace and adjacent businesses develop and deliver components and equipment necessary for the commercial space industry. Simultaneously, these companies fuel further economic growth in Midland and create new opportunities for talent across sectors, evidenced by the Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area’s addition of over 17,000 jobs in 2017.

Explore the thriving aerospace industry in Midland here.