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Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield

Fort Cavazos, United States

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Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield

Fort Cavazos, United States
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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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Gateway to Fort Cavazos, where military heritage meets Central Texas skies

Killeen Regional Airport, co-located with Robert Gray Army Airfield at Fort Cavazos, serves the greater Killeen-Temple area of Central Texas. The facility has deep roots in U.S. Army aviation, sharing runways with one of the largest active-duty military installations in the world. It provides commercial and general aviation access to a region defined by its strong military community.

Terminals
  • Killeen Regional Terminal — A single compact passenger terminal handling commercial flights with basic amenities suited to the region's travel volume.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars from on-site agencies including Enterprise and Hertz
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) available at the terminal
  • Shuttle services connecting to downtown Killeen and Temple
  • Personal vehicle pickup via short-term and long-term parking lots
Nearby Hotels
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Killeen
  • Hilton Garden Inn Killeen
  • Holiday Inn Express Killeen
  • Courtyard by Marriott Killeen
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited, with a small café or snack bar serving basic meals and beverages for departing passengers. The nearby Killeen city center and US-190 corridor offer a broader range of restaurants including Texas barbecue spots, fast food chains, and local diners. Visitors are advised to eat before arriving if they have particular dining preferences.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as security lines can move slowly during peak military travel periods.
  • Check flight options via Temple also, as the larger Waco Regional Airport (ACT) is roughly an hour away with more connections.
  • Rental car availability can be limited; book well in advance especially around military graduation or deployment periods.
  • Fort Cavazos access requires proper base credentials — civilian visitors should confirm access procedures in advance if traveling to the installation.
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Routes

GRK → DFWAA · ER4 CRJ ERD
GRK → ATLAF · CR7
GRK → ATLDL · CR9 CR7
GRK → ATLKL · CR9 CR7
GRK → IAHUA · ERJ
GRK → DFWUS · ER4
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