Flying through Plainview? Refuel at anytime - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

Flying through Plainview? Refuel at anytime

PLAINVIEW, TX (KCBD) -

Jets and airplanes coming through Plainview have some new facilities for pilots looking to fuel up.

Rocket aviation bought out Miller Flying Service and Hutchinson Air Service to form this single operation in 2007. Courtesy vehicles are among the perks for pilots stopping through town. They also have access to a repair garage and the Internet.

 "We have probably 60 airplanes based here and they come in an use our facilities. We have a self serve pump and it's open 24 hours a day so pilots can come refuel at anytime," said Gary McCormick with Rocket Aviation.

The Plainview Airport has been open since 1947 and has two runways.

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