Summary
Developers requested a Planned Unit Development zone on over 100 acres near Airport Drive for a 1.35 million-square-foot data center campus. Residents and council members pushed back hard over traffic risks, noise, and lack of transparency, leading to a unanimous 0-6 denial.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Substantial potential tax base expansion, though specific valuation was not finalized.
The land applicant group and future technology infrastructure investors.
Nearby residents in mobile home parks and subdivisions facing potential noise, light pollution, and heavy construction traffic.
Mentions & discussions (5)
DataNovaX data center approved for Airport Drive in Wichita Falls
DataNovaX data center approved for Airport Drive in Wichita Falls News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
Developers requested a Planned Unit Development zone on over 100 acres near Airport Drive for a 1.35 million-square-foot data center campus. Residents and council members pushed back hard over traffic risks, noise, and lack of transparency, leading to a unanimous 0-6 denial.
Wichita Falls City Council rejects Airport Drive data center rezoning
Wichita Falls City Council rejects Airport Drive data center rezoning News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
Although withdrawn before the vote, plans for a major data center on Airport Drive sparked community discussion regarding neighborhood impacts, infrastructure, and zoning standards.
City Council Regular Meetings — City Council
Developers are seeking to rezone nearly 98 acres near Airport Drive to Light Industrial to build a large data center. Residents and speakers raised concerns about water usage, high energy demands, and the potential impact on surrounding residential areas.
Related development
Airport Drive Data Center Rezoning
Brings high-tech infrastructure and investment, though residents raised concerns about water and power usage.
Airport Drive Data Center Campus PUD
Would have introduced a massive industrial technology campus, raising resident concerns over traffic, noise, and water use.
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