Ocotillo Aviation Hanger 1, 2 & 3 in San Antonio, TX

The Ocotillo Aviation Hanger 1, 2 & 3 project involves the new construction of three single-story prefabricated metal buildings at 1130 99TH St in San Antonio. This development comprises 25,250 square feet of new hangar space, designed to accommodate aviation operations within the city's infrastructure. The estimated cost for this undertaking is $1,350,000, reflecting a per-square-foot value of $53. The work includes structural engineering, architectural design, and electrical systems, all integrated into the prefabricated construction process.

Frausto Designs serves as the design firm of record for this project, bringing professional architectural and engineering oversight to the build. The City of San Antonio is listed as the owner or developer of record, indicating municipal involvement in the development of these facilities. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Clinton P Ryan, ensuring that the new structures meet required standards. The project was registered with TDLR in December 2025, marking the formal start of the regulatory process for this new construction.

Project Scope and Location

Located in Bexar County, the site is situated in a ZIP code with a population of approximately 21,884 residents. The housing stock in this area is primarily owner-occupied, with a median household income of $41,334 according to U.S. Census estimates. The project occupies private land for private use, despite the city’s role as the developer of record. This distinction highlights the mixed nature of public-private infrastructure development in the region, where municipal entities may oversee projects that serve specific operational or commercial purposes.

The construction timeline is scheduled to begin in December 2025, with completion targeted for June 2027. This 546-day build window is longer than the county median of 207 days for similar new construction filings, suggesting a complex scope or specific scheduling constraints. The cost of $1,350,000 is above the county median of $600,000 for new construction, yet the $53 per square foot is below the county median of $115. This indicates that while the total investment is significant, the efficiency of the prefabricated metal building method keeps unit costs lower than typical custom construction.

The City of San Antonio has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,167,870, including developments in Pearsall Park and various street improvements. Frausto Designs has worked on six other projects totaling $1,155,000, ranging from shopping centers to commercial stores. This demonstrates the firm’s experience in diverse construction types. The project remains in the registration phase, with plan review pending. Stakeholders can expect the physical build to commence after regulatory approvals are finalized, adhering to the strict timeline established in the TDLR filing.