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Roswell Airport reports stronger passenger numbers, $5M state apron grant and air‑race preparations
Summary
Airport officials reported improved passenger boarding numbers, a five‑year capital plan and a $5 million state grant to rehabilitate apron and runway areas in time for the National Championship Air Races; organizers and airport staff outlined logistics and ticketing.
Roswell Airport officials told the City Council on April 10 that passenger boardings have increased year‑over‑year and that a recently completed five‑year capital improvement plan will be submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration as the airport pursues federal funding.
Airport Director Bobby Thompson reported the airport turned another profitable month, is addressing deferred maintenance and has assembled a CIP that includes fire‑response equipment upgrades and terminal backup power. “One of the most important things I think is we need to improve our fire response equipment,” Thompson said.
Thompson also said the airport has been working with the…
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