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Board approves hangar wait-list and gate-card fees at Buchanan Field and Byron Airports
Summary
The board approved two new airport fees''a $40 application plus $30 annual hangar wait-list fee and a $30 gate-access card charge (converted from a refundable deposit). Airports director said the change is expected to raise about $9,500 annually and was supported unanimously by advisory committees.
The Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7 approved two new fees for Buchanan Field and Byron Airports: a hangar wait-list fee (a $40 application fee and a $30 annual maintenance fee) and a $30 gate-access-card charge that converts an existing refundable deposit into a nonrefundable fee.
Airports Director Greg Barrier told the board the wait-list fee is intended to shorten artificially long hangar waiting lists and recover administrative costs for maintaining accurate lists. He said the conversion of the card deposit to a fee reflects costs for physical cards, software subscriptions and processing refunds. Barrier presented the expected combined revenue at about $9,500 per year and said both proposals had unanimous support from the aviation advisory committee.
Supervisor questions focused on overall competitiveness of tie-down rates and whether the department should undertake a comprehensive fee study to ensure fees reflect operating costs. Barrier said a broader study was planned and recommended; board members asked staff to pursue a full rate review.
The board approved the fees on a unanimous roll call.
Why it matters: The fees cover administrative costs for airport tenant services and aim to improve hangar-list accuracy to speed tenant placement.
What'''s next: Airport staff will implement the new fee schedule, notify tenants, and the board requested a comprehensive fee study be scheduled soon.
