Sugar Land Overview

Sugar Land, located in eastern Fort Bend County, is approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston. It was founded as a sugar plantation in the mid-1800s and incorporated in 1959.

A full-service municipality, Sugar Land, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, civic organizations and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family.

Airport Overview

The Sugar Land Regional Airport's focus is on corporate aviation while maintaining a balance for our community's general aviation needs. It is the fourth largest airport in the greater Houston area, and the foremost general reliever airport in the southwest sector.

Airport Facts

• The airport contributes more than $69.9 million to the property tax rolls, funding services provided by both Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Independent School District.
• Supports the economic development initiatives of Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, and Southwest Houston.
• Used by more than 100 Fortune 500 companies on a regular basis.
• Sugar Land Regional Airport has been designated as a "reliever airport" for George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport in Houston. In this role, it reduces corporate and general aviation traffic at Houston, allowing Hobby to further concentrate on commercial air travel.
• The airport plays a critical role in the region's economic development as it provides an opportunity for corporate executives, minimizing the "chair to air" travel time. Companies selecting the Sugar Land area as their headquarters location cite the airport's quality and proximity as a factor in their decision.