Dual-use military and civilian gateway to Fort Cavazos.
Opened
1942
Location
Killeen, United States
Killeen Regional Airport, officially designated Robert Gray Army Airfield (KGRK), is a joint-use facility serving both civilian passengers and the U.S. Army's Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in central Texas. The airport is located approximately five miles west of Killeen and supports one of the largest military installations in the world.
The civilian terminal offers commercial air service primarily through American Airlines, connecting the region to major hub airports. The facility handles both charter and scheduled passenger operations alongside significant military aviation activity.
The airport plays a critical role in moving military personnel and equipment associated with Fort Cavazos, which is home to the III Armored Corps and tens of thousands of active-duty soldiers and their families.
Terminals
The airport features a single civilian passenger terminal handling commercial and charter flights alongside the military airfield operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to Killeen, Fort Cavazos, and the broader Temple-Killeen metropolitan area.
Airlines here
American Airlines provides scheduled commercial service, with flights connecting to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Robert Gray Army Airfield was established in 1942 and named after Captain Robert M. Gray, a WWII aviator killed in action.
- ›The airport serves Fort Cavazos, one of the largest U.S. military installations in the world by area and personnel.
- ›Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023 in honor of General Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in the U.S. Army.
- ›The airfield supports both fixed-wing and rotary-wing military aviation operations.
- ›The joint-use arrangement between the Army and the city of Killeen allows civilian commercial service at a primarily military airfield.
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