Gaines County (GNC)
Private Jet Charter

Visit the heart of Texas oil country in Gaines County. In the 1930s, oil was found in the county and production began by 1935.By the 1950s, oil became critical to the county’s economy.  

Today, oil and agriculture remain the driving force behind Gaines County, Texas and its nearly 21,000 residents. 

Organized in 1905, Gaines County’s history is influenced by four main cultures. Before the arrival of European settlers, the county was home to Indigenous Americans who lived across the Texan plains. European farmers and ranchers followed the Army and began to call the land home before welcoming Hispanic settlers to work the fields. More recently, in the 1970s, Gaines County saw an influx of Germans, primarily Mennonites, who moved to the county from Canada and Mexico. 

With hot summers and cool winters, the best time to visit Gaines County for pleasure is in the spring or fall. Seminole, the county seat, is situated near the center of the county and makes for a great place to stay and experience the county.

When you book a private flight to a jet charter airport in Gaines County, Texas, you’ll soar into Gaines County Airport. This publicly-owned airport sits just outside Seminole and is accessible by a wide range of aircraft. For personal trips, opt for the 4-seat Phenom 100. For larger company or family trips, the 13-seat Embraer Legacy 650 is the largest private jet available to fly into Gaines County.