Aerospace, Aviation & Defense

Texas is one of the most important locations for the global aerospace and aviation industry in the nation. As home to two international airlines, two of the world's busiest airports, 15 active military bases, and NASA's world-famous Johnson Space Center, the state is a key location for many of the largest global aerospace and aviation companies.

1. The aerospace and aviation industry directly employs 200,000 Texas workers at 1,665 establishments.
2. Average annual income for an aerospace and aviation industry employee in Texas is $62,700.
3. Texas is home to 15 active military bases and 246,000 active duty personnel, reservists, National Guard personnel, and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian workers.
4. Texas is one of the top 3 states for aerospace manufacturing jobs.
5. NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston serves as the lead NASA center for missions to the International Space Station.
6. Texas is home to six of the 50 busiest airports in the country by passengers boarded
   • (4) Dallas/Fort Worth
   • (7) Houston George Bush Intercontinental
   • (40) Houston Hobby
   • (43) Austin-Bergstrom
   • (47) San Antonio
   • (49) Dallas Love Field