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Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield

Fort Cavazos, United States
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Dual-use military and civilian gateway to Fort Cavazos.

Opened
1942
Location
Killeen, United States
Killeen Regional Airport, officially designated Robert Gray Army Airfield (KGRK), is a joint-use facility serving both civilian passengers and the U.S. Army's Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in central Texas. The airport is located approximately five miles west of Killeen and supports one of the largest military installations in the world. The civilian terminal offers commercial air service primarily through American Airlines, connecting the region to major hub airports. The facility handles both charter and scheduled passenger operations alongside significant military aviation activity. The airport plays a critical role in moving military personnel and equipment associated with Fort Cavazos, which is home to the III Armored Corps and tens of thousands of active-duty soldiers and their families.
Terminals
The airport features a single civilian passenger terminal handling commercial and charter flights alongside the military airfield operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to Killeen, Fort Cavazos, and the broader Temple-Killeen metropolitan area.
Airlines here
American Airlines provides scheduled commercial service, with flights connecting to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Robert Gray Army Airfield was established in 1942 and named after Captain Robert M. Gray, a WWII aviator killed in action.
  • ›The airport serves Fort Cavazos, one of the largest U.S. military installations in the world by area and personnel.
  • ›Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023 in honor of General Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in the U.S. Army.
  • ›The airfield supports both fixed-wing and rotary-wing military aviation operations.
  • ›The joint-use arrangement between the Army and the city of Killeen allows civilian commercial service at a primarily military airfield.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

GRK → DFWAA · ER4 CRJ ERD
GRK → ATLAF · CR7
GRK → ATLDL · CR9 CR7
GRK → ATLKL · CR9 CR7
GRK → IAHUA · ERJ
GRK → DFWUS · ER4
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City & Place Guide

Heart of the Army in the Texas Hill Country

Fort Cavazos, formerly known as Fort Hood, is one of the largest military installations in the world, sprawling across more than 214,000 acres in central Texas near Killeen. Renamed in 2023 to honor Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Joe P. Cavazos, it serves as the home of III Armored Corps and hosts tens of thousands of active-duty soldiers and their families.

While access to the installation itself is restricted to authorized personnel and their guests, the surrounding communities of Killeen, Copperas Cove, and Harker Heights offer visitors a genuine Texas experience with proximity to the base. The area blends military heritage with friendly small-town culture, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the broader Hill Country region.

  • •1st Cavalry Division Museum — free exhibits on the division's storied military history
  • •III Armored Corps & Fort Cavazos Museum — artifacts tracing the installation's origins to WWII
  • •Stillhouse Hollow Lake — scenic reservoir ideal for fishing, boating, and hiking nearby
  • •Belton Lake — popular outdoor recreation spot minutes from the installation
  • •Chalk Ridge Falls Park — peaceful waterfall and nature trails in Belton
  • •Temple and Salado — charming nearby towns with antique shops, art galleries, and historic sites

Getting around: The Fort Cavazos area lacks commuter rail service, so a personal vehicle or rental car is the most practical way to get around. Killeen Transit provides limited local bus routes within Killeen, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft operate in the area, though coverage can be sparse in outlying spots. Taxis are available but less common than rideshares.

Best time: Spring (March through May) offers the most pleasant temperatures and wildflower blooms across the Texas Hill Country, making it the ideal time to visit.

Local food: Sample classic central Texas barbecue with smoked brisket and jalapeño sausage at local pits, and try Tex-Mex staples like puffy tacos and tamales at family-owned restaurants throughout Killeen.

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