Ed Neuhaus 
Pecan Plantation has sold roughly 370 of its 400 aviation homesites across two private runways, with only about 30 taxiway lots left starting at $189,900. That is not a typo. For under $200K you can own a 1+ acre lot with direct taxiway access, underground utilities, and fiber internet in a 4,200-acre gated resort community 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Sounds too good to be true right. But this one checks out.
According to Flying Magazine, Pecan Plantation has been selling 10 to 20 lots per month, making it “far and away the fastest-selling aviation property in the country.” And they didn’t just fill one runway. The demand was so strong they opened a second one.
As a pilot and real estate broker, I spend a lot of time thinking about airpark communities (probably more than is healthy, if I’m being honest). And Pecan Plantation is one of the most complete examples of fly-in living I’ve seen anywhere in Texas. Lets break down what makes this place tick.
Two Runways, One Community
The original Pecan Plantation airpark (0TX1) has been around for decades. It is part of the broader Pecan Plantation property owners association, a gated master-planned community sitting on 4,200 acres along the Brazos River near Granbury, Texas.
But here is where it gets interesting. When the original aviation lots started running low, developer Patten Properties didn’t just shrug and say “well, that was fun.” They built a whole second airpark. The Landings East (66TE) opened with its own 3,100-foot paved runway, concrete taxiways, and self-serve 100LL fuel. That tells you something about the demand for fly-in living in Texas right now.
Between both runways, the community has roughly 400 aviation homesites. About 370 are spoken for. The remaining 30 or so are taxiway lots in The Landings East, and based on the sales velocity they have been seeing (August 2025 was their strongest month), those are not going to sit around forever.
What $189,900 Actually Gets You
So lets talk numbers because that is what matters.
Taxiway lots in The Landings East start at $189,900. These are 0.65 to 1.9 acre homesites with all underground utilities already in place. City water, sewer, electric, and high-speed fiber internet. Paved roads. Direct-access concrete taxiways connecting your property to the runway.
If you want a direct runway lot (meaning your hangar faces the actual runway, not just a taxiway), those run in the mid-$300,000s. And there were only four of those left as of the last count.
For context, Flying Magazine noted that the original 1-acre lots sold for $75,000 to $100,000 about ten years ago. So the appreciation trajectory has been solid. Not speculative. Just steady demand outpacing supply.
Built homes in the community range from about $500,000 to well over $1.5 million, depending on size and whether they sit on the golf course, the river, or the runway. The minimum home size is 2,000 square feet with a minimum 40×40 hangar requirement for airpark lots. And there is no aggressive construction timeline, which matters if you are the type of person who wants to do things right (or if your builder is the type who takes their sweet time, which lets be honest, most of them are).
The Runway Details (For the Pilots Who Actually Care About This Stuff)
Both runways are 3,100 feet of paved surface. The Landings East (66TE) added a 300-foot displaced threshold recently. You have got automatic lighting, a concrete parking area with tie-downs for overnight guests, and self-serve 100LL.
And here is a detail that a lot of non-pilots wouldn’t think about but every pilot will appreciate. Pecan Plantation sits outside Class B airspace. If you have ever dealt with the DFW Class B on a busy VFR day, you know what a gift that is. You can come and go without calling approach, without getting sequenced behind a 737, without any of that nonsense. Just fly your pattern and land at your house. That is the whole point right.
The community is roughly 15 minutes from downtown Granbury and about an hour from both DFW International and Love Field. So you are close enough to civilization that your spouse doesn’t feel like they moved to the middle of nowhere, but far enough out that you actually have room to breathe. And to park your airplane.
It is Not Just an Airpark
Ok this is where Pecan Plantation really separates itself from most fly-in communities.
A lot of airpark neighborhoods are exactly that. Runway, taxiway, hangar homes, maybe a gas station down the road. Your non-pilot spouse gets to stare at the runway while you go fly. Not exactly a selling point for the whole family.
Pecan Plantation is a full resort community that happens to have two runways. The amenity list is kind of ridiculous.
Two 18-hole golf courses. The main Pecan Plantation Country Club course runs 6,830 yards and the Nutcracker Golf Club (members only) adds another 6,743 yards. Four restaurants, including fine dining at the clubhouse. A resort-sized pool with diving board and lifeguards. Six lighted Har-Tru tennis courts plus pickleball. Indoor basketball court. Baseball diamond. Soccer fields. Equestrian stables and trails. An RV campground. A full shopping village with grocery store, pharmacy, bank, and gas station. Even an on-site hotel for when your friends fly in to visit.
And all of that is included in a $199 per month HOA fee. I will say that again because it sounds wrong. $199 a month covers all of those amenities. For a gated community with 24/7 security. In Texas. I have seen HOA fees higher than that in subdivisions with a pool and a sad little playground.
The community also has 15 miles of Brazos River frontage and access to 8,400-acre Lake Granbury. So if you happen to own a boat in addition to your airplane (I know, I know, two money pits at once), you are covered there too.
Benjamin Graham wrote about the concept of “margin of safety” in investing. Buy well below intrinsic value so you have room for things to go wrong. When I look at what you get at Pecan Plantation for $189,900, the margin of safety here feels pretty wide. Two golf courses, four restaurants, an airport, river frontage, lake access, and gated security for $199 a month. The math just works.
Who is Buying Here
This part surprised me a little. According to Plane & Pilot, buyers are coming from everywhere. Washington state, Florida, New York, and internationally from Canada, Costa Rica, and Thailand. These are not just local DFW buyers looking for a weekend place.
The mix includes active airline pilots (who love the easy commute to DFW or Love Field), retirees who finally get to build the hangar home they have been dreaming about for 30 years, and investors who see the appreciation trend and the scarcity factor.
And that scarcity piece is real. When 370 of 400 lots are gone and they are not making more runways (well, they already made a second one, but there is only so much land), the remaining inventory carries a different kind of weight.
The community has an active EAA Gold Chapter that organizes fly-ins and social events. So you are not just buying a lot. You are buying into a community of people who think taxiing your Cessna to a Saturday morning pancake breakfast is a perfectly normal way to start the weekend. Which it is, obviously.
What is the Catch
I always try to be honest about the downsides because that is the only way any of this is useful to you.
First, location. Granbury is a small town. If you need world-class sushi and a Nordstrom within 10 minutes, this is not your spot. Fort Worth is about 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Dallas is farther. It is genuinely rural, and that is either exactly what you want or a deal breaker.
Second, this is not my market. I cover Austin and the Hill Country. I know every street in Bee Cave and Lakeway like the back of my hand, but Granbury is about three hours from my office. I am writing about Pecan Plantation because it is one of the best airpark communities in Texas and I think more pilots should know about it. But I would not be the right agent to help you buy there.
Third, construction costs. A lot has changed since 2020 and building a custom home with a hangar is not cheap. Budget accordingly and get multiple bids. That minimum 2,000 sqft home plus 40×40 hangar is going to run you a lot more than just the lot price. Though that is true everywhere right now, not just Pecan Plantation.
Fourth, self-serve fuel only (100LL). If you are flying something that drinks Jet-A, you will need to plan your fuel stops elsewhere. Not a big deal, but worth knowing.
How Pecan Plantation Compares to Other Texas Airparks
If you have read my guide to fly-in communities in Central Texas, you know there are several airpark options in the state. But Pecan Plantation occupies a unique position.
Most Texas airparks give you the runway and not much else. Maybe a nice neighborhood, maybe some acreage. Pecan Plantation gives you a resort. Two golf courses, four restaurants, equestrian facilities, river and lake access. The aviation piece is almost a bonus on top of an already complete lifestyle package.
The entry point is also more accessible than a lot of people expect. At $189,900 for a taxiway lot with utilities in place, this is one of the most affordable ways to get into airpark living in Texas. Compare that to some of the Lake Travis area airpark lots that can run $300K or more for less acreage and fewer community amenities.
And the fact that they opened a second runway because the first one sold out? That is a demand signal you cannot fake. The market is telling you something.
Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in Airpark Living?
If Pecan Plantation is calling your name, I can connect you with a DFW-area agent who knows the Granbury market and can walk you through what is available. That is the honest move. You want someone local who has been inside those hangars and knows the community.
But if you are a pilot looking at airpark communities closer to Austin, that is where I live and breathe. The Hill Country has some incredible fly-in options and I have been covering this market for 19 years. Lets talk about what is out there.
Either way, be safe, fly good, and lets get you into a hangar home.
