Kelly Field, Platform for Growth

Excellence in Aerospace & Air Logistics

Port San Antonio is a fast-growing aerospace industry center and a strategic partner to customers at its industrial airport, Kelly Field (SKF), which also serves as a flexible logistics platform.

Cluster of aerospace customers and over 3,000 workers specializing in commercial and military MRO
Over 360 air-served acres available for new build-to suit hangars, workshops and air cargo facilities
Proven workforce development programs in partnership with Alamo Colleges
Region’s longest runway (11,500 ft) with 24/7 access capable of project and heavy-lift cargo
Foreign-Trade Zone (#80-10)
On-site Federal Inspection Services
Additional warehouse/manufacturing build-to-suit sites at Port’s East Kelly Railport, with direct access to Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway trains
Fast access to major U.S. interstate highways: 10, 35 and 37, connecting to Mexico, Canada and U.S. coasts

Building a 21st Century Workforce

The St. Philip’s College Southwest Campus at Port San Antonio is the principal site for aerospace training in the region.

Certificates, associate degrees and customized programs in aerospace maintenance and technology and advanced manufacturing
Over $5 million in workforce training support for Port’s aerospace customers
Home to the Alamo Academies, an important aerospace, manufacturing and IT workforce pipeline
Home to Alamo Colleges’ Workforce Center of Excellence, providing customized training, including just-in-time programs

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Kelly Field Support Services

Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) — Atlantic Aviation is the on-site FBO at Kelly Field, offering airport customers a full range of fueling/de-fueling, maintenance/repair and aircraft storage services. For information, contact Atlantic Aviation at 210.921.6100.

U.S. Customs — An on-site Federal Inspection Station (FIS) operated by U.S. Homeland Security is adjacent to Kelly Field and can promptly inspect foreign shipments entering the U.S., including agricultural products.

Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ #80-10) — The entire Port San Antonio complex is covered by a general purpose U.S. foreign-trade zone designation, offering Port customers significant economic advantages, including deferral, elimination or reduction of import duties.