Why Midland for Aerospace in Texas

Midland, Texas, in the heart of oil & gas country, has grown exponentially, leveraging the profits from a thriving energy sector to diversify its economy. These investments have made it possible to develop the country’s first spaceport co-located with a major commercial airport. Midland’s Spaceport is an FAA-approved commercial space launch site and convenient for companies designing, manufacturing, testing, and launching. 

Midland Spaceport Business Park

The Midland Spaceport Business Park is located within the Midland International Air & Space Port, offering businesses abundant opportunity for growth and acceleration. In addition, the Midland Altitude Chamber Complex at the Midland Spaceport Business Park is unique to Midland and an incredible resource for testing, simulating, and training flight crews. 

Location 

Midland is located at the heart of West Texas with wide open spaces ready for launch possibilities and innovation of all kinds. In Midland, your business will also find a business-friendly community that is ready to do business and offer you opportunities for growth.

Midland, Texas, is positioned at the center of the “space coasts” where Mojave Air and Spaceport and Kennedy Space Center sit on either side of the Midland Spaceport. Looking closely at the Midland Spaceport, we also sit at the hub of 9 other spaceports: Colorado Air and Space Port, Oklahoma Spaceport, Huntsville Spaceport, Waco Spaceport (proposed), Houston Spaceport, Space X Launch Site, Blue Origin Launch Site, White Sands Missile Range, and Spaceport America.

Workforce

Due to Midland’s rich history in oil and gas, Midland has nearly twice the national average for engineers in the workforce. These engineers have skills that are transferrable to the aerospace and defense industries almost instantly. 

The community is #3 in the nation for fastest-growing metros and is continuously attracting talent to the area.

Community

Midland has always been made up of hard-working innovators whether it was in the ranching and agriculture industry or the oil and gas industry. These innovators possess that “wildcatter” spirit that moves them to take risks, just like the aerospace and defense industries.

Aerospace and other adjacent businesses fit in perfectly to our community. Whether you’re looking for camaraderie with other innovators or a business-friendly community that can accelerate your business plans, Midland is the right place to do business. 

The Midland Development Corporation can provide active business support in the form of incentives for diversified companies and projects.