Entry Vestibule Door Replacement Project in Wichita Falls, TX

The City of Wichita Falls Regional Airport is undergoing a specific renovation to modernize its entry points. The project, filed as the Entry Vestibule Door Replacement Project, involves replacing existing rotating doors with new sliding door vestibules at the facility located at 4000 Armstrong Drive in Wichita Falls. This targeted alteration covers a total area of 930 square feet.

SLA Architects serves as the design firm of record for this renovation. The construction scope is strictly limited to the removal of the current rotating mechanisms and the installation of the new sliding systems within the two existing entry vestibules. The estimated cost for this work is $120,000, which equates to $129 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the county median of $74 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Wichita County.

Timeline and Regulatory Status

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in June 2026. TDLR completed the plan review process in July 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026 and is scheduled to finish in March 2027. The total scheduled build window is 212 days, which is longer than the county median of 121 days for projects of this type. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.

SLA Architects has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $33,579,784. These include significant infrastructure and facility projects in Austin, Waxahachie, and Van Horn, as well as local work in Wichita Falls. This airport renovation fits within the firm's broader portfolio of public and institutional building modifications. The use of public funds is noted in the project filing, indicating this is a municipal improvement effort.

Local Context and Labor Market

The project is situated in ZIP code 76305. According to U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, the population of this area is approximately 4,929 people. The median household income in this ZIP code is estimated at $78,973. There are about 2,321 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $176,700. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied. This demographic and economic profile provides context for the local community served by the regional airport.

Wichita County’s economic conditions also factor into the construction environment. The unemployment rate in Wichita County was 4.6 percent in July 2026, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This rate was higher than a year earlier. The project remains a focused renovation of existing structures rather than new construction.