McKinney Daily: Airport terminal milestone, major grocery builds, and a playoff win
McKinney, TX – February 28, 2026 – Airport terminal construction nears key milestones, grocery development accelerates, and Boyd hoops advances.
Top local headlines
McKinney National Airport terminal: first look inside, with commercial service plans taking shape
City leaders and partners recently toured the new passenger terminal under construction at McKinney National Airport, offering a clearer picture of what travelers can expect once commercial flights begin. Updates in the past few days say the project remains on track, with major interior work progressing and site elements like parking and apron work largely in place.
Plans call for a modern terminal built for early demand with room to expand over time. The city has also continued pointing residents to official construction updates as work advances toward a late-2026 opening timeline and the start of airline service shortly after.
New Kroger Marketplace breaks ground in a fast-growing corridor
Construction has started on a new Kroger Marketplace-anchored center near Custer Road and Frontier Parkway, adding another large-format grocery option to McKinney’s northside growth area. The project is expected to bring a full grocery offering along with a fuel component, reinforcing how grocery remains a key driver of new retail development here.
Trader Joe’s renovation planned as McKinney’s grocery competition keeps heating up
A filing-driven report this week says the existing Trader Joe’s in McKinney is lined up for a multimillion-dollar renovation later this year, focused on upgraded refrigeration systems, checkout improvements, and back-of-house equipment updates. The same reporting also notes the company is still planning a second McKinney location, listed as coming soon, which would add another high-demand grocery option for residents on the west side.
Friday sports note: McKinney Boyd boys basketball moves on
McKinney Boyd advanced in postseason play with a bi-district win earlier this week, pushing the Broncos into the next round and keeping the local playoff run alive.
Quick takeaways
- Airport construction is visibly advancing, with a public-facing terminal build that’s moving from structure into systems and interior progress.
- Big grocery projects (new builds and renovations) continue reshaping where residents shop and how traffic patterns may shift.
- Local teams are still in the mix as playoff brackets tighten.
Sources
- https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mckinney-mayor-national-airport-terminal/3990456/
- https://princetonherald.com/2026/02/26/tki-terminal-tour/
- https://www.flytki.com/
- https://cremarketbeat.com/groundbreaking-begins-on-99k-sf-kroger-marketplace-at-custer-frontier-in-mckinney/
- https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/trader-joes-mckinney-21938223.php
- https://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_144829.shtml