Flights to Killeen Gray AAF Airport (GRK)

Discover Killeen Gray AAF

After you have flown on one of the many available cheap flights to Killeen Gray AAF Airport (GRK), you will arrive on the edge of Killeen, Texas. The city is best known for being the home of the large U.S. army base Fort Hood where Elvis Presley was once stationed. People come to Killeen to experience its Tex-Mex food and the traditional Texas barbecue. You may also want to visit Killeen because of its parks and recreation system, which includes Community Center Park and Lions Club Park.

Facilities at Killeen Gray AAF Airport

Killeen Gray AAF Airport (GRK) is a joint military and civilian use airfield. Located about 7 miles southwest of the center of Killeen, the airport serves about 250,000 passengers each year. About 56 percent of the airport's traffic is civilian and 44 percent is military. There is one runway made of porous European mix concrete, and the airport has one terminal. Cheap flights to Killeen Gray AAF Airport (GRK) are offered by several civilian airlines, including American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. A taxi from Killeen Gray AAF Airport to central Killeen costs about $25. You can also take a hotel shuttle, rental car or shared ride van to get to downtown Killeen.

Things to Do Near Killeen Gray AAF Airport

When you have taken a flight to Killeen Gray AAF Airport (GRK), you may feel ready to stretch your legs and explore some of the best Killeen attractions, such as the Vive Les Arts Theatre. You can watch a musical or one of the special children's productions that are performed throughout the year. Temple, Texas, is just a short drive away and offers places to go swimming, hiking and fishing. While visiting Killeen, most guests stay in the Zephyr Road neighborhood, which has many hotels, restaurants and shops. The Killeen Mall is the main shopping center and also has a food court where you can have lunch. The restored Santa Fe Depot, in the heart of downtown, is a popular landmark to visit.

Hints and Tips

After selecting one of the available flights to Killeen Gray AAF Airport (GRK), consider planning your arrival time to coincide with the annual Downtown Jazz Fest, which takes place each year in September. The Jazz Fest features live music, food and dancing. Country dancing is one of the most popular types of entertainment in Killeen, and you can find clubs and bars with live music in the Elms Road neighborhood. Locally raised beef, barbecue, sweet tea and biscuits are some of the favorite foods in this part of Texas, along with Americanized versions of Mexican foods such as burritos. An average dinner for two in Killeen costs about $60. The weather in Killeen is mild with average July and August high temperatures around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have some extra time during your stay in Killeen, visit the Dana Peak Park's trails, beaches and fishing areas.