MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Avelo Airlines (XP) opened its McKinney National Airport (DTX) base on November 11, with a Fort Myers departure marking the start of commercial airline service and the opening of the airport's passenger terminal.
The airline says the inaugural departed at 09:00 local time for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The Lee County Port Authority also marked the inaugural McKinney service, identifying it as the Texas airport's first commercial service flight.
Avelo says three Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft are based at McKinney. The airport had previously specified a planned base of three 184-seat 737-800s. Those aircraft support an expanding nonstop network rather than a full schedule to every announced destination from opening day.
Routes Roll Out Through December
Fort Myers is scheduled four times weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Avelo's November 11 announcement schedules Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO) to follow on November 12, with Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Tampa (TPA) starting November 19.
The airline plans to reach 11 nonstop destinations by December 17. The later routes remain scheduled additions in the announcement.
Using the New Airport
For travelers searching for the new service, McKinney uses DTX as its commercial booking code. The airport says that code appears in booking systems, boarding passes, baggage tags, and itinerary receipts.
Its parking and directions guide lists the passenger terminal at 1910 FM 546 in McKinney. Parking is in a single lot directly in front of the terminal, with no advance reservations. The posted rate is US$15 for stays from two to 24 hours.
The less-than-daily Fort Myers timetable is a practical constraint alongside the new airport's location. Passengers comparing departures need to check operating days as well as fares and ground access.
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