On Nov. 11, 2026, Avelo Airlines (XP) inaugurated commercial airline service at McKinney National Airport (DTX) with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida. According to AirwaysMag, the inaugural departure left at 09:00 local time for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), marking the first scheduled passenger flight from the Dallas‑area airport.
The airline has based three 184‑seat Boeing 737‑800 aircraft at the new North Texas hub. AeroTime notes that these planes represent about one‑fifth of Avelo’s 17‑aircraft fleet and are expected to support roughly 150 jobs for pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and airport staff.
McKinney’s newly opened passenger terminal, a 46,000‑square‑foot building with four gates and space for two additional gates, opened the same morning as the inaugural flight. Airport officials told AeroTime the facility can accommodate more than two million passengers per year.
Initial service includes four weekly flights to Fort Myers on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. AirwaysMag reported that Avelo scheduled Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO) to begin on Nov. 12, with Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Tampa (TPA) added on Nov. 19. The carrier plans to reach 11 nonstop destinations by Dec. 17, adding Atlanta, Denver and Sarasota/Bradenton on Dec. 16, followed by Nashville, New Orleans and West Palm Beach on Dec. 17.
Travelers can book flights using the DTX code, which appears on booking systems, boarding passes, baggage tags and itineraries. Parking for the terminal is located in a single lot directly in front of the building at 1910 FM 546 in McKinney; the posted rate is US$15 for stays of two to 24 hours, and no advance reservations are required, as AirwaysMag explains.
Local officials highlighted the economic impact of the new service. The base is expected to generate additional employment opportunities and increase connectivity for residents and businesses in McKinney and the broader North Texas region.
What’s next: Avelo will continue adding routes through mid‑December, with the full slate of 11 nonstop destinations slated for completion by Dec. 17, 2026. Residents can monitor the airline’s schedule for new flight days and destinations as they become available.
Sources: airwaysmag.com, aerotime.aero
