Infrastructure – Transportation

Georgetown’s location on IH 35 and State Highway 29 provides convenient access to the four major Texas cities.  An alternative route to IH 35, State Highway 130 connects Georgetown to Austin Bergstrom International Airport and reconnects with IH 35 just South of Austin (via SH 45). 

Besides access to excellent highways and roads, Georgetown enjoys rail and air transportation options. Georgetown Railroad provides direct connections to both Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroads. Georgetown Municipal Airport is a full-service FBO to accommodate business travelers. The main runway is 5,000 feet and can handle most business air traffic including G-4 and Global Express. Overnight tie down spaces, rental car agencies, and a City courtesy car are available.

Major Roadways Interstate Highway (IH) 35 forms one of the most important commercial transportation corridors in the United States. Stretching from Mexico to Canada, IH 35 is known as the NAFTA Highway. When completed, State Highway (SH) 130 will stretch some 90 miles from I-35 north of Georgetown to I-10 near Seguin. SH 130 is intended to serve as an intermodal alternative route to Interstate Highway (IH) 35. Rail Lines Railroad Service: Georgetown Railroad Company, direct connections with Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Air Service Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (approx. 32 miles from Georgetown) offers non-stop service to 30 citiesAir Cargo Services: ABX Air, Baron Aviation Service, BAX Blobal, DHL, Eagle Global Logistics, Emery Worldwide, FED EX, Quest Cargo International, Telesis Express, UPS.   Georgetown Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport offering charter corporate jet services, avionics, aircraft sales and maintenance, and flight school services to serve business travelers.

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