Avelo Begins Commercial Flights From McKinney National Airport
Avelo launched service from McKinney with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida, on November 11, 2026.
Avelo began commercial service at McKinney National Airport on November 11, 2026, with Flight 1848 departing for Fort Myers, Florida. The flight used a Boeing 737-800.
Key details
- Avelo plans to serve 11 destinations from McKinney: Las Vegas, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers, Sarasota/Bradenton, Nashville, West Palm Beach, New Orleans, Denver, Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale.
- McKinney is described as Avelo’s fifth crew base, with about 150 people in flight and airport-related roles.
- McKinney National Airport sits in Collin County, about 30 miles northeast of Dallas.
- Avelo’s Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport–New Haven service is expected to continue for now. CEO Andrew Levy said the route could potentially move to McKinney later.
Avelo plans to serve 11 destinations from McKinney.
Why it matters
The new airport gives travelers in Collin County access to Avelo service from a location northeast of Dallas. The planned destination network includes Florida cities, along with Nashville, Denver and New Orleans.
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