The Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual awards banquet, Denim and Diamonds, on Thursday, January 2, 2011 at the Bauer Community Center. Calhoun Air Center (CAC) was among those recognized; the fixed base operator (FBO) was voted as Business of the Year: Level 1.


Since Calhoun Air Center took over the county airport’s management in November of 2008, the airport was voted “Most Improved Airport” in 2009 at the Texas Aviation Conference which is hosted annually by Texas Aviation Association (TXAA). Currently, the airport is in the later phase of a $3.3 million renovation via a grant issued by Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division (TxDOT-AV). The airport is not only focused on improving its facilities; a top priority is educating the community’s youth about aviation, aeronautics and engineering. Annual art contests and field trips to the county airport introduce children to the careers available to them in aviation. The events are all made possible by community-wide efforts and support.


“It was an honor to be recognized for the contributions that Calhoun Air Center has made to the residents of Calhoun County. The Calhoun County Airport is a valuable asset to the County’s residents due the efforts of CAC.” said airport manager, Dianna Stanger. Learn more about the FBO and flight school at www.CalhounAirCenter.com