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FBO expansion moves forward; board weighs 15,000‑gallon self‑serve fuel tank and potential public‑private partnership
Summary
Scott Weaver reported financing progress for a proposed FBO terminal; the board discussed adding a 15,000‑gallon self‑serve Avgas tank, favored exploring partnership options for funding and revenue sharing, and asked a small team to return with a financial and operational plan.
FBO operator Scott Weaver told the Logan‑Cache Airport Authority he has received preliminary bank approval for financing the planned FBO terminal expansion and will start permitting once the new lease is executed.
Separately, the board considered restarting a previously paused project to add self‑service fuel storage at the south end of the ramp. Weaver proposed installing a 15,000‑gallon self‑serve Avgas tank to improve local fuel availability and competitiveness with nearby airports. "The largest revenue at an airport is self‑serve fuel," said a former airport operator participating in the discussion; board members agreed self‑service fuel often covers a substantial share of airport operating costs in comparable communities.
Board members discussed ownership and operations options. Scott has secured preliminary financing for the fuel project and reported a construction cost estimate of roughly $500,000 for a 15,000‑gallon self‑serve system. The board considered three options: (1) the airport/authority funds and owns the tank, leasing operations to an FBO; (2) a private operator (the FBO) funds and owns the tank and operates it under minimum standards; or (3) a public‑private partnership where the authority contributes capital and shares in revenue. Board members noted FAA and local approvals would be required, and minimum standards and FAA oversight would dictate who may sell fuel at the field.
Several members requested a formal financial pro forma and an operational plan comparing revenue, expenses, liability and O&M scenarios. The board asked for a small working group—board members Kirk and Sean, plus Scott and airport staff—to meet and produce a recommendation. The group is expected to return with a revenue/expense projection, proposed ownership model and timeline for permitting and construction.
No final decision was made; staff and the working group will present options at a future meeting.
