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Board debates fees for firefighting aircraft; discussion paused for consultation

3442155 · April 28, 2025
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Board members discussed a proposed $250-per-day usage fee for firefighting aircraft staged at the airport, compared Madison County precedents, and opted to table the matter pending consultation with state firefighting officials and additional staff analysis.

The Park County Airport Board considered whether to charge a usage fee for aircraft and crews staging at the field during wildfire operations. Chair Steve moved to implement a $250-a-day usage fee for firefighting aircraft; board members then discussed whether a lump-sum usage rate, landing fees or fuel flowage fees were most appropriate for the county’s circumstances.

Montana Aeronautics staff member Lance Bouser told the board that FAA grant conditions…

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