McKinney approved a plan for a new passenger airport terminal at the McKinney National Airport this week. Commercial flights could take off as early as

The McKinney City Council had previously approved the site plan in a 5-2 vote on Jan. 7. Together, these approvals signal growing momentum for future commercial airline service in Collin County.

The city of McKinney's planning and zoning commission unanimously approved site plans for a new airport terminal, costing over $70 million, which will now go before the city council for final approval next Tuesday.

The city's planning and zoning commission approved the plans Tuesday evening to expand the airport. The next big hurdle is figuring out exactly how to pay for the $72 million price tag.