Dallas Police Helicopter Unit Hangar grand opening

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 21, 2020

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris Perry – Department of Aviation
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Warren Mitchell – Dallas Police Department
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Dallas Police Helicopter Unit Hangar grand opening

What

Grand opening of Dallas Police Department Helicopter Unit Hangar

Who

City of Dallas officials, Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall, Department of Aviation officials

When

10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23

Where

Dallas Executive Airport; 3301 W. Red Bird Lane; Dallas, TX 75237 (use this address and enter through Gate 21 – do not come to main terminal at Challenger Drive/Hampton Road)

Hangar Facts

  • Hangar is 16,800 square feet total, with 5,800 square feet of office space and 11,000 square feet for helicopter hangar
  • Aircraft apron for operations is 23,000 square feet with room to accommodate four helicopters
  • Project is under review for LEED gold certification from U.S. Green Building Council
  • Project cost: $6.1 million and achieved 32.78% MWBE participation