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DeKalb staff to explore airport upgrades after NIU joins Mountain West Conference
Summary
City staff said Aug. 18 they will study options to enable larger charter aircraft at DeKalb Municipal Airport after Northern Illinois University’s move to the Mountain West Conference increases demand for commercial-size charters.
City officials on Aug. 18 told the City Council and Financial Advisory Committee they will evaluate airport improvements that would allow larger charter aircraft to use DeKalb Municipal Airport, a move tied to Northern Illinois University’s upcoming membership in the Mountain West Conference.
City Manager Nicholas said NIU’s agreement with the Mountain West Conference becomes effective next year and that, if the university’s teams and fans are to travel by air, the airport will need some…
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