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The manager said Gate 1 (formerly Jet West) is co‑sponsoring the Salinas Food and Fly In and that tenant Aaron Chang is spearheading the event. The purpose, he said, is to bring more airplanes and families through the fence for static displays and to introduce non‑pilots to aircraft. The manager said the airport sponsored the event and asked the city to waive permitting fees for this nonprofit community event; he said the airport will provide some staff support and that the city’s permitting process (handled downtown) requires roughly 45 days for review.

On permitting, the manager said event organizers are guided to downtown staff such as Vicky Sargent and that food trucks and public‑safety requirements are coordinated with county health and the fire department. He said three permits have been issued so far this year and the airport expects several more events.

The manager described planned improvements to the restaurant patio (the Flying Artichoke) including installation of shade sails, low‑voltage lighting, landscaping and boxed non‑fruiting olive trees to create a more hospitable dining destination on the airside patio.

The commission also agreed to allow controlled formation flying takeoffs and landings for training and practice in a designated area roughly 15 miles south of the airport. The manager said pilots must call the airport manager’s office in advance, identify a team leader and coordinate with the tower so operations are safe and expected. He said formation flights would increase fuel flowage fees and airport activity and that pilots would likely use local hotels and airport conference facilities when overnighting.

The manager said fuel sales and operations (takeoffs and landings) are up year over year, strengthening the case for continued tower operations.

No formal permit policy changes were adopted at the meeting; staff described current practice and the airport’s sponsorship of this specific nonprofit event.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04.24.25 Airport Commission Meeting of April 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Salinas Airport announced a Food and Fly In for March 3, waived city permitting fees for this nonprofit event, plans restaurant patio upgrades and will permit controlled formation flying for training in a designated box south of the airport.","taxTitle","Salinas, Monterey County, California","taxId",4681,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6572983,"Salinas Airport Commission welcomes two new commissioners",52,69000,121000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3127312-16fbb42fe53b2602245990f19e4a40db&start=69&end=121","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3127312-16fbb42fe53b2602245990f19e4a40db/thumbnail_69000.jpg","/articles/6572983/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Salinas-Airport-Commission-welcomes-two-new-commissioners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572983-71eb51716e67bbd08830b266b05e710e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194430&Signature=PZmREy8oYAzL97EvaE86YbT~3g1Nq2jirqRzxw0vrJSGAeC9zu3xQ56RKELRv3evGar29JUuFZ-ea3U21oiiH~H5y6FW7HkJuqdSxeRhCQQInbVFYhhqnJ~qQLkC~TnSn1F0WhU0kyJYnny932fNeE2lF7-nouqO3-lMK6BvUsjooeZVXw3Ci5fE8uqVAuSXm-0Lwg-iC7GSD9OVv4XHh7H72moZPiwPf8FfMh3Est~NUR~wzRjlRUyfKyFEmX2PfdT4BKjhjEvTHJNP9L9N0hVk5ykffUpj1V8rNOETD-X1Cr-beDfDXk0jRd4MyN34uE4PRuGOSSyLqWkBSqInzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two new members were introduced to the Salinas Airport Commission.

Chairperson Bennett announced the names of Jonathan Seguil and Brian Contreras and reported they had already been sworn in and were “now official.” Jonathan Seguil introduced himself to the meeting as a Salinas resident who operates the restaurant at the Salinas Airport and said he has been there about nine years. Brian Contreras said he was born and raised in Salinas, currently works as a manager for Pacific Gas and Electric Company and runs a small embroidery and engraving business within the city limits.

A public commenter identified themselves as a fellow airport businessman and praised Seguil, saying he ‘‘is a great asset to the airport’’ and noting the restaurant supports military visitors who use the airport. The commission’s roll call showed Commissioners Bigham, Contreras (Brian), Seguil (Jonathan) and Schumacher present; Commissioner MacGregor was absent.

No formal action was required to swear in the commissioners at the meeting, and the introductions were presented as ceremonial and informational.","Jonathan Seguil and Brian Contreras were introduced as new commissioners at the Salinas Airport Commission meeting; both were reported sworn in prior to the meeting and gave brief personal introductions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6572988,"Airport manager says Salinas master plan nearly complete after new FAA reviewer",64,313000,377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3127312-16fbb42fe53b2602245990f19e4a40db&start=313&end=377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3127312-16fbb42fe53b2602245990f19e4a40db/thumbnail_313000.jpg","/articles/6572988/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Airport-manager-says-Salinas-master-plan-nearly-complete-after-new-FAA-reviewer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572988-3ee6be1a8076c50044ef188fb6143e9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194430&Signature=iX5Sx4tUJmGJaAXG0HTZAeD2ZElg9pQCTSi08uv2nnv1esAc-rV9wfCvWDRSs6fRavxenOmsEQ0XYmuGtv94zl9Nz~mn7IE9CBky6wzyFg1eBMlzrEEsU-78-2xhDmRX749RxV3gCOn2f7eTWLgc6LEibItsTvDl859HdbQoGOb3E8ZPgn5IofTYdYJaLmHs3vGVQxKEpRad5AMcv9vniwxkl7-qdpwHRxRbkOdQO9n37IjkCT3hrPW1gYiDPeiomAOTkwiBqj50sPTFxBFxeY2l9PdppeAcACIGQ9oiagqyEaE0ssfu~cR93J407vqdlTXPcvFiPXEqaRJMUFPALA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The airport manager reported that the Salinas Airport master plan, submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration in October 2024, is near completion after a pause in the FAA review process.

The manager said the plan historically receives FAA comments within about three months but had been delayed. Two weeks before the meeting the plan was reassigned to a new FAA reviewer at the Airport District Office, and the airport began receiving comments three days later. He described the initial responses as “really benign” with “just a couple questions” and said he expects the document to be finalized and memorialized by June 2025.

The manager described the master plan as the commission’s “living document” that captures current assets and lays out 3‑, 5‑ and 10‑year planning horizons. Commissioners were invited to ask questions but raised none that altered the timeline reported by staff.

No formal vote on the master plan was taken at this meeting; staff reported only on the status of the FAA review and the expected timeline for completion.","The Salinas Airport master plan submitted in October 2024 is in the FAA comment phase; after being reassigned to a new Airport District Office reviewer the plan has begun receiving mostly benign comments and is expected to be finalized by June 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6572992,"Salinas Airport launches $20,000 hydrogen-feasibility study to test demand and siting",45,428000,473000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3127312-16fbb42fe53b2602245990f19e4a40db&start=428&end=473","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3127312-16fbb42fe53b2602245990f19e4a40db/thumbnail_428000.jpg","/articles/6572992/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Salinas-Airport-launches-20000-hydrogen-feasibility-study-to-test-demand-and-siting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572992-5a14a060bda9d20832955b30ad7cbe70/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194430&Signature=GPxeolalYpci~xrWufR2D-CY59h72XFaOjQv7DRbAxB7TUh~afzQmbBC0yKfSoKFQZpGDruL~IcPW00TffYrPddKFfIxzbp-ewScIHLuvWGpouytgogSHGK3xfqPq-Cfh8fsTTSLzKMtMutQ~K6FHkOqa5rVjmvdyE4wpFpQUXPQ8BQVk-lxVcmMX-qkhBIORNV0qtjIa~ZmMuDKKhuGh06NGaIee3wyUKQrPZBZMsTdm6-3hTPNpgiV-BPu98rlwLDGi1uuIbdb3v21RIwxOwNxg-rLqF4~4nIWxmY0mwDhuiGtSx3jg2IXpZPycHN4CmHxGWb7wyMzzrKZu~TnmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salinas Airport Commission has begun a $20,000 feasibility study to evaluate whether the airport should host hydrogen fueling for aircraft and motor vehicles and where such a station could be sited.

Matt, the airport manager, told commissioners the study will look at demand from fixed‑wing aircraft that could someday transition from jet fuel to hydrogen and at “multi modalities” such as buses, cars and agricultural equipment. He said the study team will examine several potential locations, including the former low‑lead jet‑A fuel farm off Moffett Street (within the runway protection zone) and land on the airport’s east side, and will consider proximity to Highway 101 as a factor for serving vehicles on the highway.

The airport manager said the study is expected to yield results in “the next 2 months or 3 months,” and that the work is being paid from the airport’s enterprise fund. He told commissioners the project could create a new revenue stream through fuel flowage fees if demand proves sufficient.

Commissioners and public attendees asked about production methods and cost. The airport manager said there are “two ways of producing hydrogen” and that producing it from natural gas is debated for cleanliness; he said the commission will report back with more technical details once the study identifies likely users and supply options. He also noted that other local operations, such as regional transit, already use hydrogen buses and that transit provider MST is a potential partner.

If the study shows sufficient demand and a feasible site, the manager said he would return to the commission with a proposal to proceed, analogous to approving a new gas station on airport property. He said any station would be for public use and likely operated commercially by a third party if approved.

The commission did not take a final policy vote to build or lease a hydrogen station at this meeting; the item under discussion was the feasibility study and next steps.

","The Salinas Airport Commission approved a $20,000 feasibility study to assess demand and potential locations for hydrogen fueling for aircraft and ground vehicles; staff expects results in two to three months and says the study is funded from the airport enterprise fund.","actionData","errors"]

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