Airport commission reports new hangar activity, master plan submitted for FAA review
Gary Schwartz, airport commission chair, told the council the new hangar now houses multiple aircraft, is drawing new customers and that a three‑year master plan and ALP are with state and FAA review; he said the commission will return next month with recommended airport standards.
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Gary Schwartz, chair of the Airport Commission, told the council the new hangar and recent ribbon cutting are already producing activity and revenue for Merrill. "There's now 6 aircraft in that hangar being worked on," Schwartz said, and he described a visiting twin‑engine jet that bought "600 gallons of gas ... which is about $4,000 worth" before returning again the next day.
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