Kestel Airpark Offers a Private Gated Community

TX – If you’re looking for luxury hangar homes in a private, gated airport community, you should consider viewing the homes at Kestrel Airpark (1T7). The airport resides 23 miles north of San Antonio in Spring Branch, Texas. Spring Branch was first settled by Hans Heinrich Dietrich Knibbe, who bought the land for $1 per acre. Between 1854 and 1856, Hans was joined by his family and five other families, which officially started the community. In 1858, the town received a post office and was officially named Spring Branch. During the nearly 170 years since its inception, the town has grown to an official population of 221 and resides within commuting distance of San Antonio. It’s also near Canyon Lake and Guadalupe River State Park.

APN: “What is the history of the airpark?”

Kestrel Airpark (1T7) is privately owned by the Kestrel Airpark Runway Association, a domestic nonprofit corporation. Kestrel Airpark Runway Association has been in control of the airpark since its inception in 1998. Between 1998 and 1999, construction on the airport runway and systems commenced, and in 1999, the airport was activated. Kestrel Airpark is conveniently located at the edge of Texas Hill Country and resides just outside of San Antonio airspace. Today, it is one of the premiere luxury hangar home communities in Texas.

APN: “What is the community like now?”

Kestrel Airpark is a 200-acre, luxury, gated community with 95 home sites. Homes in the area range in price from the high $600,000’s to just under $1 million, and there are still a few empty home sites available that range in price from $100,000 to just under $300,000. Several of the homes, like the one at 422 Stealth Drive, are located directly on the runway, which means you could park your plane in your front yard. The Kestrel airport has one runway, 12/30. It boasts an asphalt surface that is 3,000 feet long and 40 feet wide with non-standard runway edge lights. Airport communications are on 122.975. and it’s operated by Aloha Aviation Services. The airport offers hangar and tie-down rentals, aircraft rentals, and flight instruction. They provide 24-hour fueling and have 100LL on-site. In addition, the airport offers major airframe and powerplant services as well as bulk oxygen.

APN: “What types of airplanes call the community home?”

Kestrel Airpark is home to 83 aircraft. Of those aircraft, 75 are single-engine airplanes, 5 are multi-engine airplanes, 2 are helicopters, and 1 is an ultralight. The airport averages 133 aircraft operations per week. Of those operations, 95 percent are general aviation from the local community, and 5 percent of the traffic comes from transient aircraft.

APN: “What makes the community unique from other airparks?”

Kestel Airpark is unique in that it is situated next to a public airport, but the community is gated. This offers the residents quick access to the runway via the well-laid-out taxiways while still providing privacy and security. Homes offer hangar and tie-down access, and they are close to hospitals, shopping dining. Residents can enjoy a quick commute by car in San Antonio, and pilots can enjoy flying to Corpus Christi, Houston, Galveston, Port Arthur, and Big Bend State Park, which has its own airport.

APN: ” Are there any fly-ins/events that the community holds?”

The community isn’t known for its events. However, Texas is known for its numerous airshows, including the Great Texas Airshow held at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, by the United States Air Force, and the Wings Over South Texas, which is held every other year. The next event is in 2025. Residents of the hangar community can also attend the Ranger Old School Fly-In and Airshow in Ranger, TX, and the C-10 Fly-In in San Marcos.

APN: “What makes the community unique from other airparks?”

Kestrel Airpark is unique in that it is situated next to a public airport, but the community is gated. This offers the residents quick access to the runway via the well-laid-out taxiways while still providing privacy and security. Homes offer hangar and tie-down access, and they are close to hospitals, shopping and dining. Residents can enjoy a quick commute by car in San Antonio, and pilots can enjoy flying to Corpus Christi, Houston, Galveston, Port Arthur and Big Bend State Park, which has its own airport.5. Are there any fly-ins/events that the community holds?The community isn’t known for its events. However, Texas is known for its numerous airshows, including the Great Texas Airshow held at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas by the United States Air Force, and the Wings Over South Texas, which is held every other year. The next event is in 2025. Residents of the hangar community can also attend the Ranger Old School Fly-In and Airshow in Ranger, TX and the C-10 Fly-In in San Marcos.

APN: “Where can people learn more about the community?”

If you’re looking for more information about the Kestrel Airpark, it can be found at the Kestrel Airpark website and by contacting the friendly and helpful agents at Aviation Property Network.